opinion: Kiowa County Commissions should restore longer setback distances for wind turbines

To all concerned,

In consideration of the May 25th BOCC wind turbine setback meeting and statements that were made by me and others, I felt it would be helpful to review the previous meeting’s video from May 11th. In doing so, several things caught my attention. I would like to mention them and offer comment for consideration:

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Arizona Tribal Nations, lawmakers want new Grand Canyon national monument

(Arizona News Connection) President Joe Biden has designated new national monuments in Nevada and Texas - and some in Arizona say it is time to do the same for the Grand Canyon region. Just last month, U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland met with politicians, community leaders and members of the Grand Canyon Tribal Coalition. They are urging the president to protect 1.1 million 
acres of the Grand Canyon region and watershed, using the Antiquities Act to make it a national monument. The area is home to cultural sites of at least 12 tribes and nations. 

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USDA Update – June 13, 2023

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

  • SERVICE CENTER CLOSED -  Monday June 19th.
  • COUNTY COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM -  submit beginning June 15th
  • 2023 LIVESTOCK FORAGE PROGRAM or LFP – Kiowa County eligible
  • ERP Phase 2 and PARP Deadline – REVISED Deadline July 14, 2023 
  • SPRING ACREAGE REPORTING DEADLINE – July 17, 2023

Disclaimer:  Information in this UPDATE is pertinent

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