Top News Image Spending impact would be given prominent place in ballot initiatives under Colorado bill A bill being advanced by Democrats in the Colorado General Assembly would add another wrinkle to the state’s fitful efforts at fiscal policy. Image Colorado House delays vote on firearm barrels bill Colorado’s Democratic-controlled General Assembly is poised to send several gun control bills to Governor Jared Polis. Image César Chávez Day would be renamed under Colorado bill following allegations Colorado lawmakers are moving to rename César Chávez Day as Farm Workers Day. Image Judge says Democrat can participate in assembly process in race for Boebert’s seat A Denver judge shut down an effort to keep a Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District out of the caucus and assembly nominating process. Image Top articles for the week ending March 21, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 21, 2026. Image Colorado House debates gun control, education and more The Colorado House voted on a flurry of bills to end the week, approving two major gun regulation bills, a bill on education and another one on car licenses. National and Global News Image Politics: 2026Talks - March 26, 2026 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image The Yonder Report: News from rural America - March 26, 2026 News from rural America. Image Gas prices approach $4 a gallon in U.S., $6 in California The average U.S. gallon of gas neared $4 Wednesday as California closed in on $6. Image New census estimates show movers swelling population in small Southeast counties Small counties in the coastal Southeast had some of the largest population gains between mid-2024 and mid-2025. Image Daily Audio Newscast - March 26, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 25, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world. Image Some health insurance plans now cover doulas Millions of Americans may now have access to doula services as a result of insurance companies offering coverage to expecting mothers. Image Gas prices rise again as some states consider tax holidays Gas prices are climbing again across the United States — with little clarity on where prices are headed next. Life in Kiowa County Haswell - Eads - Brandon - Sheridan Lake - Towner - Classifieds - Local Government - Sand Creek Image USDA Update – March 26, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting agenda - March 26, 2026 Agenda for the March 26, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, board of county commissioners. Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - March 23-29, 2026 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County. Image Near-record heat expected through Thursday; cold front to bring significant cooldown Temperatures across Kiowa County are expected to approach 90 degrees Wednesday and Thursday. Image Kiowa County weather recap - March 25, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending March 25, 2026. Image Boebert opens service academy nomination applications for Class of 2031 High school students in eastern Colorado have until September 18 to apply for a congressional nomination to attend a United States service academy. Image Commentary - It is the People’s Government, Not the Government’s People Colorado State Representative Ty Winter reminds officials that the government is for the people. Image About Town – March 24, 2026 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden. 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Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 12-14, 2026 (FINAL) March 12-14, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 11-14, 2026 (FINAL) March 11-14, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams. Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 14, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 14, 2026. Economy Image Gas prices approach $4 a gallon in U.S., $6 in California The average U.S. gallon of gas neared $4 Wednesday as California closed in on $6. Image Gas prices rise again as some states consider tax holidays Gas prices are climbing again across the United States — with little clarity on where prices are headed next. Image Data show economy squeezing credit card holders Americans owe more credit card debt than at any point in history and they are facing sky-high interest rates. Image The pay gap between women and men widened last year, analysis finds The earnings gap between men and women slightly widened last year, according to a new analysis. Elections Image Oklahoma agrees to turn over voter data to end federal lawsuit Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has agreed to release what was previously considered private voter data to the federal government. Image Spending impact would be given prominent place in ballot initiatives under Colorado bill A bill being advanced by Democrats in the Colorado General Assembly would add another wrinkle to the state’s fitful efforts at fiscal policy. Image Lawmakers spar over Homeland Security funding deal as shutdown strains airport security U.S. Senate Republicans Tuesday were waiting to hear back from Democrats after they sent them a new offer to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Image Supreme Court skeptical of allowing states to count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative justices on Monday appeared skeptical of the validity of mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day. Health & Living Image The Yonder Report: News from rural America - March 26, 2026 News from rural America. Image Health care costs in Colorado will grow under federal policy, patient advocates say Patients and health care providers in Colorado Tuesday expressed anxiety around high health care costs. Image New census estimates show movers swelling population in small Southeast counties Small counties in the coastal Southeast had some of the largest population gains between mid-2024 and mid-2025. Image Santa Fe jury awards New Mexico $375M in Meta child exploitation case A Santa Fe jury Tuesday found Meta willfully violated New Mexico’s consumer protection laws. Movie Reviews Image Movie Review - Project Hail Mary Critic Bob Garver looks at "Project Hail Mary" Does it leave him out of this world? Image Movie Review - Reminders of Him Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy? Image Movie Review - Hoppers Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy? Image Movie Review - Scream 7 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Scream 7." Is it his favorite in the series? Agriculture Sponsored by our friends at Golden Plains Insurance Image USDA Update – March 26, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image While not trendy, South Dakota college students take up rangeland management South Dakota academic leaders said there's an under-the-radar major, which often has plenty of opportunities for young adults: rangeland management. Image USDA Update – March 23, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado. Image War in Middle East causes further stress on U.S. farmers Corn farmers in the U.S. are bracing for even higher fertilizer prices as conflict in the Middle East impacts the globally traded commodity. Government & Politics Image Politics: 2026Talks - March 26, 2026 Politics in the United States and around the world. Image Data center restrictions signed into South Dakota law after push for incentives failed The law applies to data centers with a peak electrical demand of 10 megawatts or greater. Image Trump administration will pay $1B to block 2 offshore wind farms The U.S. government will pay a French energy firm nearly $1 billion to cancel its plans to build a pair of wind farms off the East Coast. Image Trump in State of the Union speech touts US ‘turnaround for the ages,’ attacks Democrats The nearly two-hour speech included considerable back-and-forth between Democrats and Republicans in the chamber. Crime, Court & Law Image Oklahoma agrees to turn over voter data to end federal lawsuit Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has agreed to release what was previously considered private voter data to the federal government. Image Santa Fe jury awards New Mexico $375M in Meta child exploitation case A Santa Fe jury Tuesday found Meta willfully violated New Mexico’s consumer protection laws. Image Utah’s Gunnison prison site to expand after lawmakers shell out $125M The Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison is set to expand to accommodate a growing prison population. Image Supreme Court skeptical of allowing states to count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative justices on Monday appeared skeptical of the validity of mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day. Weather & Climate Image Conservation group asks federal commission to re-evaluate New Mexico utility’s $400M stock sale TXNM Energy Inc., which owns PNM, and private equity firm Blackstone Infrastructure announced an $11.5 billion acquisition Image Kiowa County weather recap - March 25, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending March 25, 2026. Image Near-record heat expected through Thursday; cold front to bring significant cooldown Temperatures across Kiowa County are expected to approach 90 degrees Wednesday and Thursday. Image Snowpack drought leaves Utahns with less water for reservoirs State officials are warning Utahns an unusually dry winter season could mean water will be in short supply during the spring and summer months. Personal Finance & Business Image Health care costs in Colorado will grow under federal policy, patient advocates say Patients and health care providers in Colorado Tuesday expressed anxiety around high health care costs. Image Gas prices approach $4 a gallon in U.S., $6 in California The average U.S. gallon of gas neared $4 Wednesday as California closed in on $6. Image Conservation group asks federal commission to re-evaluate New Mexico utility’s $400M stock sale TXNM Energy Inc., which owns PNM, and private equity firm Blackstone Infrastructure announced an $11.5 billion acquisition Image Santa Fe jury awards New Mexico $375M in Meta child exploitation case A Santa Fe jury Tuesday found Meta willfully violated New Mexico’s consumer protection laws. 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Image Colorado’s role in artificial intelligence up for debate Artificial intelligence and cloud computing are fueling rapid growth in data centers across the nation. Image Boebert opens service academy nomination applications for Class of 2031 High school students in eastern Colorado have until September 18 to apply for a congressional nomination to attend a United States service academy. Image While not trendy, South Dakota college students take up rangeland management South Dakota academic leaders said there's an under-the-radar major, which often has plenty of opportunities for young adults: rangeland management. Outdoors & Entertainment Image Two Buttes Reservoir dries up, fish salvage order rescinded Colorado Parks and Wildlife has rescinded an emergency fish salvage order at Two Buttes Reservoir State Wildlife Area in Baca County. Image Movie Review - Project Hail Mary Critic Bob Garver looks at "Project Hail Mary" Does it leave him out of this world? Image Home Country – Faith in the future Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles. Image Alaska officials step toward wider oil and gas exploration on state land near Yukon River The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has tentatively decided that oil and gas exploration should be allowed on state land in the vicinity of the Yukon River. The Conversation Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics. Image The ever‑evolving Latino vote is rapidly shifting away from Trump and Republicans Evidence from general elections in 2025, as well as special elections in 2026, suggest an abrupt correction is underway. Image Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve – and add to caregivers’ load Technology caregiving is the act of helping someone use digital tools. 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Image Spending impact would be given prominent place in ballot initiatives under Colorado bill A bill being advanced by Democrats in the Colorado General Assembly would add another wrinkle to the state’s fitful efforts at fiscal policy.
Image Colorado House delays vote on firearm barrels bill Colorado’s Democratic-controlled General Assembly is poised to send several gun control bills to Governor Jared Polis.
Image César Chávez Day would be renamed under Colorado bill following allegations Colorado lawmakers are moving to rename César Chávez Day as Farm Workers Day.
Image Judge says Democrat can participate in assembly process in race for Boebert’s seat A Denver judge shut down an effort to keep a Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District out of the caucus and assembly nominating process.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 21, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 21, 2026.
Image Colorado House debates gun control, education and more The Colorado House voted on a flurry of bills to end the week, approving two major gun regulation bills, a bill on education and another one on car licenses.
Image Gas prices approach $4 a gallon in U.S., $6 in California The average U.S. gallon of gas neared $4 Wednesday as California closed in on $6.
Image New census estimates show movers swelling population in small Southeast counties Small counties in the coastal Southeast had some of the largest population gains between mid-2024 and mid-2025.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - March 26, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - March 25, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Some health insurance plans now cover doulas Millions of Americans may now have access to doula services as a result of insurance companies offering coverage to expecting mothers.
Image Gas prices rise again as some states consider tax holidays Gas prices are climbing again across the United States — with little clarity on where prices are headed next.
Image USDA Update – March 26, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Kiowa County Commissioners meeting agenda - March 26, 2026 Agenda for the March 26, 2026, meeting of the Kiowa County, Colorado, board of county commissioners.
Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - March 23-29, 2026 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
Image Near-record heat expected through Thursday; cold front to bring significant cooldown Temperatures across Kiowa County are expected to approach 90 degrees Wednesday and Thursday.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - March 25, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending March 25, 2026.
Image Boebert opens service academy nomination applications for Class of 2031 High school students in eastern Colorado have until September 18 to apply for a congressional nomination to attend a United States service academy.
Image Commentary - It is the People’s Government, Not the Government’s People Colorado State Representative Ty Winter reminds officials that the government is for the people.
Image About Town – March 24, 2026 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image USDA Update – March 26, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Boebert opens service academy nomination applications for Class of 2031 High school students in eastern Colorado have until September 18 to apply for a congressional nomination to attend a United States service academy.
Image USDA Update – March 23, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 21, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 21, 2026.
Image Top articles for the week ending March 21, 2026 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 21, 2026.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball playoff scores - March 12-14, 2026 (FINAL) March 12-14, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball playoff scores - March 11-14, 2026 (FINAL) March 11-14, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending March 14, 2026 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending March 14, 2026.
Image Gas prices approach $4 a gallon in U.S., $6 in California The average U.S. gallon of gas neared $4 Wednesday as California closed in on $6.
Image Gas prices rise again as some states consider tax holidays Gas prices are climbing again across the United States — with little clarity on where prices are headed next.
Image Data show economy squeezing credit card holders Americans owe more credit card debt than at any point in history and they are facing sky-high interest rates.
Image The pay gap between women and men widened last year, analysis finds The earnings gap between men and women slightly widened last year, according to a new analysis.
Image Oklahoma agrees to turn over voter data to end federal lawsuit Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has agreed to release what was previously considered private voter data to the federal government.
Image Spending impact would be given prominent place in ballot initiatives under Colorado bill A bill being advanced by Democrats in the Colorado General Assembly would add another wrinkle to the state’s fitful efforts at fiscal policy.
Image Lawmakers spar over Homeland Security funding deal as shutdown strains airport security U.S. Senate Republicans Tuesday were waiting to hear back from Democrats after they sent them a new offer to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Image Supreme Court skeptical of allowing states to count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative justices on Monday appeared skeptical of the validity of mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day.
Image Health care costs in Colorado will grow under federal policy, patient advocates say Patients and health care providers in Colorado Tuesday expressed anxiety around high health care costs.
Image New census estimates show movers swelling population in small Southeast counties Small counties in the coastal Southeast had some of the largest population gains between mid-2024 and mid-2025.
Image Santa Fe jury awards New Mexico $375M in Meta child exploitation case A Santa Fe jury Tuesday found Meta willfully violated New Mexico’s consumer protection laws.
Image Movie Review - Project Hail Mary Critic Bob Garver looks at "Project Hail Mary" Does it leave him out of this world?
Image Movie Review - Reminders of Him Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy?
Image Movie Review - Hoppers Critic Bob Garver looks at Pixar's "Hoppers." Does it have him jumping for joy?
Image Movie Review - Scream 7 Critic Bob Garver looks at "Scream 7." Is it his favorite in the series?
Image USDA Update – March 26, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image While not trendy, South Dakota college students take up rangeland management South Dakota academic leaders said there's an under-the-radar major, which often has plenty of opportunities for young adults: rangeland management.
Image USDA Update – March 23, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image War in Middle East causes further stress on U.S. farmers Corn farmers in the U.S. are bracing for even higher fertilizer prices as conflict in the Middle East impacts the globally traded commodity.
Image Data center restrictions signed into South Dakota law after push for incentives failed The law applies to data centers with a peak electrical demand of 10 megawatts or greater.
Image Trump administration will pay $1B to block 2 offshore wind farms The U.S. government will pay a French energy firm nearly $1 billion to cancel its plans to build a pair of wind farms off the East Coast.
Image Trump in State of the Union speech touts US ‘turnaround for the ages,’ attacks Democrats The nearly two-hour speech included considerable back-and-forth between Democrats and Republicans in the chamber.
Image Oklahoma agrees to turn over voter data to end federal lawsuit Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has agreed to release what was previously considered private voter data to the federal government.
Image Santa Fe jury awards New Mexico $375M in Meta child exploitation case A Santa Fe jury Tuesday found Meta willfully violated New Mexico’s consumer protection laws.
Image Utah’s Gunnison prison site to expand after lawmakers shell out $125M The Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison is set to expand to accommodate a growing prison population.
Image Supreme Court skeptical of allowing states to count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative justices on Monday appeared skeptical of the validity of mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day.
Image Conservation group asks federal commission to re-evaluate New Mexico utility’s $400M stock sale TXNM Energy Inc., which owns PNM, and private equity firm Blackstone Infrastructure announced an $11.5 billion acquisition
Image Kiowa County weather recap - March 25, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending March 25, 2026.
Image Near-record heat expected through Thursday; cold front to bring significant cooldown Temperatures across Kiowa County are expected to approach 90 degrees Wednesday and Thursday.
Image Snowpack drought leaves Utahns with less water for reservoirs State officials are warning Utahns an unusually dry winter season could mean water will be in short supply during the spring and summer months.
Image Health care costs in Colorado will grow under federal policy, patient advocates say Patients and health care providers in Colorado Tuesday expressed anxiety around high health care costs.
Image Gas prices approach $4 a gallon in U.S., $6 in California The average U.S. gallon of gas neared $4 Wednesday as California closed in on $6.
Image Conservation group asks federal commission to re-evaluate New Mexico utility’s $400M stock sale TXNM Energy Inc., which owns PNM, and private equity firm Blackstone Infrastructure announced an $11.5 billion acquisition
Image Santa Fe jury awards New Mexico $375M in Meta child exploitation case A Santa Fe jury Tuesday found Meta willfully violated New Mexico’s consumer protection laws.
Image Cooking at Home - Lemon Pepper Salmon Patties With a mix of flaked salmon, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, and egg, a simple fillet transforms into a tasty pan-seared patty!
Image Cooking at Home - Green Bean and Rice Casserole This no-fuss side dish is a great addition to any meal and can be prepared in a flash.
Image Cooking at Home - 15-Minute Enchiladas This is quick to make. When you need a main dish right away, try this enchilada recipe.
Image Cooking at Home - Hummus Try this quick and easy hummus recipe by itself, with vegetables, crackers, chips, on sandwiches, in wraps and more! The possibilities are endless.
Image Data center restrictions signed into South Dakota law after push for incentives failed The law applies to data centers with a peak electrical demand of 10 megawatts or greater.
Image Colorado’s role in artificial intelligence up for debate Artificial intelligence and cloud computing are fueling rapid growth in data centers across the nation.
Image Boebert opens service academy nomination applications for Class of 2031 High school students in eastern Colorado have until September 18 to apply for a congressional nomination to attend a United States service academy.
Image While not trendy, South Dakota college students take up rangeland management South Dakota academic leaders said there's an under-the-radar major, which often has plenty of opportunities for young adults: rangeland management.
Image Two Buttes Reservoir dries up, fish salvage order rescinded Colorado Parks and Wildlife has rescinded an emergency fish salvage order at Two Buttes Reservoir State Wildlife Area in Baca County.
Image Movie Review - Project Hail Mary Critic Bob Garver looks at "Project Hail Mary" Does it leave him out of this world?
Image Home Country – Faith in the future Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Alaska officials step toward wider oil and gas exploration on state land near Yukon River The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has tentatively decided that oil and gas exploration should be allowed on state land in the vicinity of the Yukon River.
Image The ever‑evolving Latino vote is rapidly shifting away from Trump and Republicans Evidence from general elections in 2025, as well as special elections in 2026, suggest an abrupt correction is underway.
Image Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve – and add to caregivers’ load Technology caregiving is the act of helping someone use digital tools.
Image Targeting of energy facilities turned Iran war into worst‑case scenario for Gulf states Targeting of energy facilities turned Iran war into worst‑case scenario for G
Image Curious Kids: Why do mountaintops stay snowy? Earth’s atmosphere begins right at its surface and extends to outer space, and it is filled with a mixture of many different gases.
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