Top News Image Affordability tax credit likely not available for Colorado families in next two years Colorado's Family Affordability Credit will likely remain off for the next two years unless state revenue growth exceeds 3%, state economists said Thursday. Image Severe drought spreads across Colorado as exceptional drought holds in the mountains Late-season storms delivered a half-inch to an inch and a half of moisture across central Colorado over the past week. Image Democrats spend millions in attempt to unseat Boebert National Democrats are spending millions to challenge U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, where she faces Democratic primary winners in November. Image Federal measure could undermine rideshare safety laws, Colorado legislators say Colorado state Representative Jenny Willford and nearly 300 lawmakers nationwide are pushing Congress to remove an amendment from a federal transportation bill that would shield ride-hailing companies from liability in sexual assault cases. Image Efforts to understand drugged driving in Colorado stall under Trump A Colorado highway worker's death in a drugged-driving crash highlights gaps in federal tracking of impaired-driving fatalities as the Trump administration cuts resources for the effort. Image Top articles for the week ending June 13, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending June 13, 2026. National and Global News Image When teens drive less, they don’t register to vote. Here’s how civic groups are adapting. Fewer American teens are getting driver's licenses, cutting into voter registration opportunities at motor vehicle offices and prompting civic groups to push registration drives in high schools instead. Image Feds tighten oversight of state Medicaid demonstration programs The Trump administration is tightening financial oversight of Medicaid waivers that states use to design pilot programs, requiring federal actuaries to certify that projects won't increase federal spending. Image Researchers track worsening surface ozone pollution from wildfires University of Iowa researchers found that wildfires across the nation are reversing years of ozone pollution progress and causing hundreds of premature deaths annually in the Midwest. Image U.S. scientific instruments in oceans off Alaska and elsewhere to remain in place The National Science Foundation reversed course and will keep hundreds of ocean monitoring instruments in place after Senate lawmakers and coastal stakeholders opposed their removal. Image US Education Department offers two-year trim on student loan interest rates The U.S. Department of Education will cut interest rates by one percentage point for federal student loan borrowers who enroll in automatic payments starting July 1, 2026. Image Mildly blue or a blue tsunami? 9 states will decide if Dems flip control of U.S. Senate Democrats see a narrow path to reclaiming Senate control this fall if Trump's sagging approval ratings and economic troubles energize enough voters in competitive Republican-leaning states. Image New Mexico U.S. Representatives Vasquez, Leger Fernández introduce New World screwworm legislation New Mexico's congressional delegation introduces legislation to combat the parasitic New World screwworm after the state's first case was discovered in a Lea County dog last week. Image Trump changes pregnancy-prevention program to promote childbearing The Trump administration is overhauling Title X, a federal program that provides birth control and reproductive health services to uninsured Americans, shifting its focus toward promoting natural family planning and fertility awareness instead of contraception access. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek Image Kiowa County Clerk and Recorder Notes - Election Questions Answered Kiowa County Clerk Adrienne Yates addresses frequently asked questions about the local elections process to help voters understand how ballots are handled. Image Kiowa County Driver's License Office Closing for two weeks The Kiowa County Driver's License Office closes June 22 through July 2 for renovations and reopens July 6. Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - June 22-28, 2026 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County. Image Photo of the Week - June 19, 2026 Photo of the week from the June 19, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - A “zombie willow” in Rocky Mountain National Park showing signs of recovery from overgrazing by elk and moose. - Chris Sorensen. Image Warm, breezy weekend builds in Kiowa County with afternoon storm chances Kiowa County faces warming temperatures climbing to 95 Saturday before afternoon thunderstorms and cooler air arrive Sunday, with elevated fire danger continuing through the weekend. Image Auction - Grain Facility Auction - Grain Facility Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - May 14, 2026 Minutes of the May 14, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners. Image Kiowa County weather recap - June 17, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending June 17, 2026. Cheyenne County Cheyenne Wells - Kit Carson - Wild Horse Image Severe storms possible Saturday in Cheyenne County after a mild Friday Cheyenne County braces for severe thunderstorms Saturday with large hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes after a mild Juneteenth. Image Wind and blowing dust open a hot Wednesday in Cheyenne County Gusty winds and blowing dust hit Cheyenne County on Wednesday morning as temperatures climb near 94 before a cold front brings relief Thursday. Image USDA Update - June 16, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image Suspect held without bond after Cheyenne Wells search warrant yields explosives, firearms and drugs A suspect arrested following a June 5 search warrant in Cheyenne Wells faces charges after authorities discovered explosive devices, firearms and suspected drugs at the residence. Image Cheyenne County warms to near 100 by Wednesday, fire danger climbs Temperatures climb to near 100 by Wednesday in Cheyenne County as low humidity and gusty winds raise fire danger across the region. Image Top audio articles for the week ending June 13, 2026 Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending June 13, 2026. Image Top articles for the week ending June 13, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending June 13, 2026. Image Breezy Saturday in Cheyenne County, then a cooler and cloudy Sunday Northeast winds gust to 35 mph Saturday across Cheyenne County before a cooler, cloudier Sunday arrives with minimal rain chances and no severe weather expected. Economy Image Commentary - The debate about Mexican wolves is loud, but their economic impact is surprisingly small Federal data contradicts ranchers' claims that endangered Mexican gray wolves are devastating livestock herds across New Mexico and Arizona. Image Inflation spiked to 4.2%, a three-year high, in May Consumer prices climbed 4.2% in May, the highest rate in three years, as energy costs surged due to the Iran war and dimmed hopes for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Image Well-being report: Economic issues remain prevalent in Wyoming Wyoming's child well-being declined between 2019 and 2024, driven by poor school performance and rising housing costs that strain families. Image Mark Hillman's Capitol Review - Which Democrat candidate is better for business? Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman explores issues affecting people in Colorado. Elections Image When teens drive less, they don’t register to vote. Here’s how civic groups are adapting. Fewer American teens are getting driver's licenses, cutting into voter registration opportunities at motor vehicle offices and prompting civic groups to push registration drives in high schools instead. Image Democrats run against DeGette in Denver congressional race Three Democrats and one Republican are competing for Colorado's 1st Congressional District seat, with incumbent Diana DeGette facing primary challengers over affordability and progressive policy disagreements. Image Alaska legislative attorney says U.S. Senate candidate’s removal could violate Constitution A state attorney tells Alaska lawmakers that the lieutenant governor likely violated the U.S. Constitution by disqualifying a Petersburg man from the Senate race. Image As the divisive 1876 election loomed, the Colorado Territory readied a Centennial display of unity Colorado Democrats grudgingly acknowledged Republican nominee Rutherford B. Hayes as a formidable opponent in the 1876 presidential race, abandoning hopes for an easy victory over the scandal-plagued James G. Blaine. Health & Living Image California postal union works to save post office locations California postal workers union urges communities to fight the closure of 25 suspended post offices across the state. Image Researchers track worsening surface ozone pollution from wildfires University of Iowa researchers found that wildfires across the nation are reversing years of ozone pollution progress and causing hundreds of premature deaths annually in the Midwest. Image Feds tighten oversight of state Medicaid demonstration programs The Trump administration is tightening financial oversight of Medicaid waivers that states use to design pilot programs, requiring federal actuaries to certify that projects won't increase federal spending. Image Iowa board mistakenly issues massage parlor a license, then imposes a $1,000 fine Iowa regulators fined a Des Moines massage parlor $1,000 after discovering its owner was operating with a license that should never have been issued in the first place. Movie Reviews Image Movie Review - Disclosure Day Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Does the Disney+ series translate small-screen success into a compelling theatrical experience? Image Movie Review - Scary Movie Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "Scary Movie.” Does it leave him frightened about what’s next? Image Movie Review - Backrooms Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Does the Disney+ series translate small-screen success into a compelling theatrical experience? Image Movie Review - The Mandalorian and Grogu Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Does the Disney+ series translate small-screen success into a compelling theatrical experience? Agriculture Sponsored by our friends at Golden Plains Insurance Image 2026 Lamar Wheat Field Day -Let’s Talk About Wheat Southeast Area Extension and Lamar Community College host a wheat field day June 25 to review winter wheat variety trials, disease management, and variety descriptions. Image New Mexico U.S. Representatives Vasquez, Leger Fernández introduce New World screwworm legislation New Mexico's congressional delegation introduces legislation to combat the parasitic New World screwworm after the state's first case was discovered in a Lea County dog last week. Image Commentary - The debate about Mexican wolves is loud, but their economic impact is surprisingly small Federal data contradicts ranchers' claims that endangered Mexican gray wolves are devastating livestock herds across New Mexico and Arizona. Image Big battery farms encounter resistance across western Washington Western Washington communities are blocking utility-scale battery storage projects even as the state needs them to support renewable energy and grid stability. Government & Politics Image New Mexico U.S. Representatives Vasquez, Leger Fernández introduce New World screwworm legislation New Mexico's congressional delegation introduces legislation to combat the parasitic New World screwworm after the state's first case was discovered in a Lea County dog last week. Image New report scrutinizes New Mexico disaster spending, which continues for years without legislative approval New Mexico's Legislative Finance Committee found that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham spent $554 million through emergency orders between 2023 and 2026 without legislative approval, often months after disasters ended. Image Alaska legislative attorney says U.S. Senate candidate’s removal could violate Constitution A state attorney tells Alaska lawmakers that the lieutenant governor likely violated the U.S. Constitution by disqualifying a Petersburg man from the Senate race. Image Arizona governor vetos 88 GOP bills on schools, wolves, elections, and more Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed 72 bills and vetoed 88 others after the Republican-controlled legislature sent her more than 150 measures in the final week of the session. Crime, Court & Law Image New Oklahoma law disrupts gender-affirming care for transgender adults A new Oklahoma law bars state Medicaid and public funds from covering gender-affirming care, cutting off treatment for patients like a 25-year-old who started hormone therapy just months earlier. Image New Mexico AG seeks nearly $1 billion payment from Meta in second phase of trial New Mexico's attorney general seeks $953 million from Meta to address depression, eating disorders and suicide risk factors affecting tens of thousands of the state's youth. Image Man charged in killing of West Virginia guard member pleads not guilty to new charges Federal prosecutors added six death-penalty charges against an Afghan national accused of killing a West Virginia National Guard member in a Washington attack last November. Image New study finds New Mexico underestimates, fails to investigate federal food assistance fraud New Mexico's reported low SNAP fraud rate masks widespread failures to investigate allegations and collect data, according to a legislative analysis that found the state disqualifies recipients at a rate 250 times lower than the national average. Weather & Climate Image Researchers track worsening surface ozone pollution from wildfires University of Iowa researchers found that wildfires across the nation are reversing years of ozone pollution progress and causing hundreds of premature deaths annually in the Midwest. Image EarthTalk – Who leads real-time environmental tracking today? Real-time pollution tracking technology helps scientists and policymakers detect air quality problems quickly and respond before pollutant levels become dangerous. Image Pillen requests federal disaster declaration for mid-May storms in central Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen seeks federal disaster aid for eight Nebraska counties after May storms caused over $4.9 million in damage from tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding. Image After fighting clean water rules, Kansas attorney general argues abortion pill is a contaminate Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach joined 13 other Republican state attorneys general in asking the EPA to classify the abortion drug mifepristone as a water contaminant, despite experts finding no evidence of environmental harm. Personal Finance & Business Image New report scrutinizes New Mexico disaster spending, which continues for years without legislative approval New Mexico's Legislative Finance Committee found that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham spent $554 million through emergency orders between 2023 and 2026 without legislative approval, often months after disasters ended. Image Nevada home insurance getting cancelled/declined for wildfire risk in some surprising places Nevada insurance regulators say companies are wrongly lumping the state in with California's wildfire risk, causing home insurance cancellations and rejections to surge across the state. Image Feds sending $99 million in aid to address three declared Alaska fishery disasters Alaska receives $99 million in federal fishery disaster aid for collapsed snow crab and salmon harvests in the Bering Sea and Cook Inlet. Image US Education Department offers two-year trim on student loan interest rates The U.S. Department of Education will cut interest rates by one percentage point for federal student loan borrowers who enroll in automatic payments starting July 1, 2026. Food & Recipes Image Cooking at Home - Skillet Catfish Catfish fillets are coated in a spicy cornmeal rub and pan-fried until browned to perfection. Try substituting with cod or tilapia for delicious variety. Image Cooking at Home - Egg Foo Young Make these egg patties with chicken or beef and top them off with a homemade sauce for an easy Chinese dinner. Image Cooking at Home - Blue Corn Pan Bread This traditional Native American dish uses blue cornmeal and sprouted wheat. Image Cooking at Home – Cherry Puff Pancake Smells of vanilla, cinnamon, and fruit will fill your home after baking these cherry puff pancakes. If you don’t like cherries, try using peaches, pears, or blueberries. Science, Tech & Education Image Oregon education officials recommend repealing, replacing compulsory school attendance rules Oregon education officials propose repealing existing attendance laws and replacing them with rules that track attendance as a growth measure rather than compliance requirement. Image U.S. scientific instruments in oceans off Alaska and elsewhere to remain in place The National Science Foundation reversed course and will keep hundreds of ocean monitoring instruments in place after Senate lawmakers and coastal stakeholders opposed their removal. Image Curious Kids: Can kids go to prison? The part of the brain that helps control emotions and actions doesn’t finish developing until your mid-20s. Image US Education Department offers two-year trim on student loan interest rates The U.S. Department of Education will cut interest rates by one percentage point for federal student loan borrowers who enroll in automatic payments starting July 1, 2026. Outdoors & Entertainment Image A ‘reforestation pipeline’ in New Mexico trains seedlings to survive in burn scars New Mexico is opening a reforestation center in Mora County designed to produce millions of seedlings annually to replant vast burn scars from recent wildfires across the state. Image Commentary - The debate about Mexican wolves is loud, but their economic impact is surprisingly small Federal data contradicts ranchers' claims that endangered Mexican gray wolves are devastating livestock herds across New Mexico and Arizona. Image Colorado Parks and Wildlife salvages over 1,000 trout from Antero Reservoir Colorado Parks and Wildlife relocated more than 980 trout from Antero Reservoir in Park County after Denver Water drained it due to drought conditions. Image New Mexico tree deaths tripled in 2025, due to intense drought and bark beetle proliferation Drought and heat tripled bark beetle tree deaths across New Mexico forests in 2025, killing more than 200,000 acres compared to 67,000 acres the previous year. The Conversation Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics. Image Curious Kids: Can kids go to prison? The part of the brain that helps control emotions and actions doesn’t finish developing until your mid-20s. Image Curious Kids: What happens to debt when someone dies? When someone passes away, their assets and debts become what’s known as an estate. Image Curious Kids: Why are buttons and zippers on different sides of men’s and women’s clothes? Women’s shirts often have the buttons on the wearer’s left and the buttonholes on the wearer’s right. For men, it’s reversed. Image Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball. Classifieds & Sponsors Image Help Wanted - Maintenance Worker Help Wanted - Maintenance Worker Image Healthcare - Cardiology Care Healthcare - Cardiology Care Image Community - Town of Eads Weed Mowing Community - Town of Eads Weed Mowing Image Community - Fund-raiser dinner Community - Fund-raiser dinner
Image Affordability tax credit likely not available for Colorado families in next two years Colorado's Family Affordability Credit will likely remain off for the next two years unless state revenue growth exceeds 3%, state economists said Thursday.
Image Severe drought spreads across Colorado as exceptional drought holds in the mountains Late-season storms delivered a half-inch to an inch and a half of moisture across central Colorado over the past week.
Image Democrats spend millions in attempt to unseat Boebert National Democrats are spending millions to challenge U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, where she faces Democratic primary winners in November.
Image Federal measure could undermine rideshare safety laws, Colorado legislators say Colorado state Representative Jenny Willford and nearly 300 lawmakers nationwide are pushing Congress to remove an amendment from a federal transportation bill that would shield ride-hailing companies from liability in sexual assault cases.
Image Efforts to understand drugged driving in Colorado stall under Trump A Colorado highway worker's death in a drugged-driving crash highlights gaps in federal tracking of impaired-driving fatalities as the Trump administration cuts resources for the effort.
Image Top articles for the week ending June 13, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending June 13, 2026.
Image When teens drive less, they don’t register to vote. Here’s how civic groups are adapting. Fewer American teens are getting driver's licenses, cutting into voter registration opportunities at motor vehicle offices and prompting civic groups to push registration drives in high schools instead.
Image Feds tighten oversight of state Medicaid demonstration programs The Trump administration is tightening financial oversight of Medicaid waivers that states use to design pilot programs, requiring federal actuaries to certify that projects won't increase federal spending.
Image Researchers track worsening surface ozone pollution from wildfires University of Iowa researchers found that wildfires across the nation are reversing years of ozone pollution progress and causing hundreds of premature deaths annually in the Midwest.
Image U.S. scientific instruments in oceans off Alaska and elsewhere to remain in place The National Science Foundation reversed course and will keep hundreds of ocean monitoring instruments in place after Senate lawmakers and coastal stakeholders opposed their removal.
Image US Education Department offers two-year trim on student loan interest rates The U.S. Department of Education will cut interest rates by one percentage point for federal student loan borrowers who enroll in automatic payments starting July 1, 2026.
Image Mildly blue or a blue tsunami? 9 states will decide if Dems flip control of U.S. Senate Democrats see a narrow path to reclaiming Senate control this fall if Trump's sagging approval ratings and economic troubles energize enough voters in competitive Republican-leaning states.
Image New Mexico U.S. Representatives Vasquez, Leger Fernández introduce New World screwworm legislation New Mexico's congressional delegation introduces legislation to combat the parasitic New World screwworm after the state's first case was discovered in a Lea County dog last week.
Image Trump changes pregnancy-prevention program to promote childbearing The Trump administration is overhauling Title X, a federal program that provides birth control and reproductive health services to uninsured Americans, shifting its focus toward promoting natural family planning and fertility awareness instead of contraception access.
Image Kiowa County Clerk and Recorder Notes - Election Questions Answered Kiowa County Clerk Adrienne Yates addresses frequently asked questions about the local elections process to help voters understand how ballots are handled.
Image Kiowa County Driver's License Office Closing for two weeks The Kiowa County Driver's License Office closes June 22 through July 2 for renovations and reopens July 6.
Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - June 22-28, 2026 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
Image Photo of the Week - June 19, 2026 Photo of the week from the June 19, 2026, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - A “zombie willow” in Rocky Mountain National Park showing signs of recovery from overgrazing by elk and moose. - Chris Sorensen.
Image Warm, breezy weekend builds in Kiowa County with afternoon storm chances Kiowa County faces warming temperatures climbing to 95 Saturday before afternoon thunderstorms and cooler air arrive Sunday, with elevated fire danger continuing through the weekend.
Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes - May 14, 2026 Minutes of the May 14, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - June 17, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending June 17, 2026.
Image Severe storms possible Saturday in Cheyenne County after a mild Friday Cheyenne County braces for severe thunderstorms Saturday with large hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes after a mild Juneteenth.
Image Wind and blowing dust open a hot Wednesday in Cheyenne County Gusty winds and blowing dust hit Cheyenne County on Wednesday morning as temperatures climb near 94 before a cold front brings relief Thursday.
Image USDA Update - June 16, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Suspect held without bond after Cheyenne Wells search warrant yields explosives, firearms and drugs A suspect arrested following a June 5 search warrant in Cheyenne Wells faces charges after authorities discovered explosive devices, firearms and suspected drugs at the residence.
Image Cheyenne County warms to near 100 by Wednesday, fire danger climbs Temperatures climb to near 100 by Wednesday in Cheyenne County as low humidity and gusty winds raise fire danger across the region.
Image Top audio articles for the week ending June 13, 2026 Listen to top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending June 13, 2026.
Image Top articles for the week ending June 13, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending June 13, 2026.
Image Breezy Saturday in Cheyenne County, then a cooler and cloudy Sunday Northeast winds gust to 35 mph Saturday across Cheyenne County before a cooler, cloudier Sunday arrives with minimal rain chances and no severe weather expected.
Image Commentary - The debate about Mexican wolves is loud, but their economic impact is surprisingly small Federal data contradicts ranchers' claims that endangered Mexican gray wolves are devastating livestock herds across New Mexico and Arizona.
Image Inflation spiked to 4.2%, a three-year high, in May Consumer prices climbed 4.2% in May, the highest rate in three years, as energy costs surged due to the Iran war and dimmed hopes for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
Image Well-being report: Economic issues remain prevalent in Wyoming Wyoming's child well-being declined between 2019 and 2024, driven by poor school performance and rising housing costs that strain families.
Image Mark Hillman's Capitol Review - Which Democrat candidate is better for business? Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman explores issues affecting people in Colorado.
Image When teens drive less, they don’t register to vote. Here’s how civic groups are adapting. Fewer American teens are getting driver's licenses, cutting into voter registration opportunities at motor vehicle offices and prompting civic groups to push registration drives in high schools instead.
Image Democrats run against DeGette in Denver congressional race Three Democrats and one Republican are competing for Colorado's 1st Congressional District seat, with incumbent Diana DeGette facing primary challengers over affordability and progressive policy disagreements.
Image Alaska legislative attorney says U.S. Senate candidate’s removal could violate Constitution A state attorney tells Alaska lawmakers that the lieutenant governor likely violated the U.S. Constitution by disqualifying a Petersburg man from the Senate race.
Image As the divisive 1876 election loomed, the Colorado Territory readied a Centennial display of unity Colorado Democrats grudgingly acknowledged Republican nominee Rutherford B. Hayes as a formidable opponent in the 1876 presidential race, abandoning hopes for an easy victory over the scandal-plagued James G. Blaine.
Image California postal union works to save post office locations California postal workers union urges communities to fight the closure of 25 suspended post offices across the state.
Image Researchers track worsening surface ozone pollution from wildfires University of Iowa researchers found that wildfires across the nation are reversing years of ozone pollution progress and causing hundreds of premature deaths annually in the Midwest.
Image Feds tighten oversight of state Medicaid demonstration programs The Trump administration is tightening financial oversight of Medicaid waivers that states use to design pilot programs, requiring federal actuaries to certify that projects won't increase federal spending.
Image Iowa board mistakenly issues massage parlor a license, then imposes a $1,000 fine Iowa regulators fined a Des Moines massage parlor $1,000 after discovering its owner was operating with a license that should never have been issued in the first place.
Image Movie Review - Disclosure Day Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Does the Disney+ series translate small-screen success into a compelling theatrical experience?
Image Movie Review - Scary Movie Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "Scary Movie.” Does it leave him frightened about what’s next?
Image Movie Review - Backrooms Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Does the Disney+ series translate small-screen success into a compelling theatrical experience?
Image Movie Review - The Mandalorian and Grogu Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Does the Disney+ series translate small-screen success into a compelling theatrical experience?
Image 2026 Lamar Wheat Field Day -Let’s Talk About Wheat Southeast Area Extension and Lamar Community College host a wheat field day June 25 to review winter wheat variety trials, disease management, and variety descriptions.
Image New Mexico U.S. Representatives Vasquez, Leger Fernández introduce New World screwworm legislation New Mexico's congressional delegation introduces legislation to combat the parasitic New World screwworm after the state's first case was discovered in a Lea County dog last week.
Image Commentary - The debate about Mexican wolves is loud, but their economic impact is surprisingly small Federal data contradicts ranchers' claims that endangered Mexican gray wolves are devastating livestock herds across New Mexico and Arizona.
Image Big battery farms encounter resistance across western Washington Western Washington communities are blocking utility-scale battery storage projects even as the state needs them to support renewable energy and grid stability.
Image New Mexico U.S. Representatives Vasquez, Leger Fernández introduce New World screwworm legislation New Mexico's congressional delegation introduces legislation to combat the parasitic New World screwworm after the state's first case was discovered in a Lea County dog last week.
Image New report scrutinizes New Mexico disaster spending, which continues for years without legislative approval New Mexico's Legislative Finance Committee found that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham spent $554 million through emergency orders between 2023 and 2026 without legislative approval, often months after disasters ended.
Image Alaska legislative attorney says U.S. Senate candidate’s removal could violate Constitution A state attorney tells Alaska lawmakers that the lieutenant governor likely violated the U.S. Constitution by disqualifying a Petersburg man from the Senate race.
Image Arizona governor vetos 88 GOP bills on schools, wolves, elections, and more Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed 72 bills and vetoed 88 others after the Republican-controlled legislature sent her more than 150 measures in the final week of the session.
Image New Oklahoma law disrupts gender-affirming care for transgender adults A new Oklahoma law bars state Medicaid and public funds from covering gender-affirming care, cutting off treatment for patients like a 25-year-old who started hormone therapy just months earlier.
Image New Mexico AG seeks nearly $1 billion payment from Meta in second phase of trial New Mexico's attorney general seeks $953 million from Meta to address depression, eating disorders and suicide risk factors affecting tens of thousands of the state's youth.
Image Man charged in killing of West Virginia guard member pleads not guilty to new charges Federal prosecutors added six death-penalty charges against an Afghan national accused of killing a West Virginia National Guard member in a Washington attack last November.
Image New study finds New Mexico underestimates, fails to investigate federal food assistance fraud New Mexico's reported low SNAP fraud rate masks widespread failures to investigate allegations and collect data, according to a legislative analysis that found the state disqualifies recipients at a rate 250 times lower than the national average.
Image Researchers track worsening surface ozone pollution from wildfires University of Iowa researchers found that wildfires across the nation are reversing years of ozone pollution progress and causing hundreds of premature deaths annually in the Midwest.
Image EarthTalk – Who leads real-time environmental tracking today? Real-time pollution tracking technology helps scientists and policymakers detect air quality problems quickly and respond before pollutant levels become dangerous.
Image Pillen requests federal disaster declaration for mid-May storms in central Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen seeks federal disaster aid for eight Nebraska counties after May storms caused over $4.9 million in damage from tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding.
Image After fighting clean water rules, Kansas attorney general argues abortion pill is a contaminate Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach joined 13 other Republican state attorneys general in asking the EPA to classify the abortion drug mifepristone as a water contaminant, despite experts finding no evidence of environmental harm.
Image New report scrutinizes New Mexico disaster spending, which continues for years without legislative approval New Mexico's Legislative Finance Committee found that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham spent $554 million through emergency orders between 2023 and 2026 without legislative approval, often months after disasters ended.
Image Nevada home insurance getting cancelled/declined for wildfire risk in some surprising places Nevada insurance regulators say companies are wrongly lumping the state in with California's wildfire risk, causing home insurance cancellations and rejections to surge across the state.
Image Feds sending $99 million in aid to address three declared Alaska fishery disasters Alaska receives $99 million in federal fishery disaster aid for collapsed snow crab and salmon harvests in the Bering Sea and Cook Inlet.
Image US Education Department offers two-year trim on student loan interest rates The U.S. Department of Education will cut interest rates by one percentage point for federal student loan borrowers who enroll in automatic payments starting July 1, 2026.
Image Cooking at Home - Skillet Catfish Catfish fillets are coated in a spicy cornmeal rub and pan-fried until browned to perfection. Try substituting with cod or tilapia for delicious variety.
Image Cooking at Home - Egg Foo Young Make these egg patties with chicken or beef and top them off with a homemade sauce for an easy Chinese dinner.
Image Cooking at Home - Blue Corn Pan Bread This traditional Native American dish uses blue cornmeal and sprouted wheat.
Image Cooking at Home – Cherry Puff Pancake Smells of vanilla, cinnamon, and fruit will fill your home after baking these cherry puff pancakes. If you don’t like cherries, try using peaches, pears, or blueberries.
Image Oregon education officials recommend repealing, replacing compulsory school attendance rules Oregon education officials propose repealing existing attendance laws and replacing them with rules that track attendance as a growth measure rather than compliance requirement.
Image U.S. scientific instruments in oceans off Alaska and elsewhere to remain in place The National Science Foundation reversed course and will keep hundreds of ocean monitoring instruments in place after Senate lawmakers and coastal stakeholders opposed their removal.
Image Curious Kids: Can kids go to prison? The part of the brain that helps control emotions and actions doesn’t finish developing until your mid-20s.
Image US Education Department offers two-year trim on student loan interest rates The U.S. Department of Education will cut interest rates by one percentage point for federal student loan borrowers who enroll in automatic payments starting July 1, 2026.
Image A ‘reforestation pipeline’ in New Mexico trains seedlings to survive in burn scars New Mexico is opening a reforestation center in Mora County designed to produce millions of seedlings annually to replant vast burn scars from recent wildfires across the state.
Image Commentary - The debate about Mexican wolves is loud, but their economic impact is surprisingly small Federal data contradicts ranchers' claims that endangered Mexican gray wolves are devastating livestock herds across New Mexico and Arizona.
Image Colorado Parks and Wildlife salvages over 1,000 trout from Antero Reservoir Colorado Parks and Wildlife relocated more than 980 trout from Antero Reservoir in Park County after Denver Water drained it due to drought conditions.
Image New Mexico tree deaths tripled in 2025, due to intense drought and bark beetle proliferation Drought and heat tripled bark beetle tree deaths across New Mexico forests in 2025, killing more than 200,000 acres compared to 67,000 acres the previous year.
Image Curious Kids: Can kids go to prison? The part of the brain that helps control emotions and actions doesn’t finish developing until your mid-20s.
Image Curious Kids: What happens to debt when someone dies? When someone passes away, their assets and debts become what’s known as an estate.
Image Curious Kids: Why are buttons and zippers on different sides of men’s and women’s clothes? Women’s shirts often have the buttons on the wearer’s left and the buttonholes on the wearer’s right. For men, it’s reversed.
Image Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball.
