Report: Demand grows for native seed across west, but supply isn't there
New research shows the demand for native seed supply across the western United States has increased, but the supply simply is not there.
Federal Reserve bows to bank-crisis fears with quarter-point rate hike, letting up a little in its fight against inflation
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter-point on March 22, 2023, bowing to market expectations that it would temper its aggressive program of rate hikes amid a still-brewing banking crisis.
Federal Reserve rate hike is 9th since March 2022
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DEA issues public alert on fentanyl mixed with Xylazine
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Report charts a course for mitigating wildfire risk in western United States
As wildfire seasons in Colorado and across the American West become longer, less predictable and increasingly destructive, a new report aims to provide an equitable roadmap for protecting communities, watersheds and wildlife.
Dear Dietitian - Diet and treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Dear Dietitian,
My husband has been diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. His doctor told him to lose weight, and he tried, but he got discouraged and went off his diet. I’m worried about his health, but what can I do?
Lauren
Dear Lauren,
USDA set to pay $2.2 billion to minority farmers by end of 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking the first steps in handing out $2.2 billion to farmers, ranchers or forest landowners who experienced discrimination with USDA farm lending programs.
Colorado attorney general pressures Kia, Hyundai to improve vehicle security
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is among 23 attorneys general who are pressing auto manufacturers Kia and Hyundai to improve the security of their vehicles from auto thefts.
Obituary - Shirley Barber Byrne
Shirley Barber Byrne was born December 23, 1945, in Eads, the last of three children to Ed and Faye Barber.
She played both sports and instruments while growing up.
Kit Carson Board of Trustees meeting minutes - January 30, 2023
TOWN OF KIT CARSON
State of Colorado) SS County of Cheyenne)
The Town of Kit Carson Trustees met on January 30, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall in Regular Session. Present and answering roll call were Mayor Jeremy Gaynor. Mayor Pro Tern Rick Gekeler (arrived at 6:51). Trustees: Mike Buchanan, Joel Maxcy, Jason Dechant and Matt Randel. Trustee Carl Anderson was absent. Staff present: Town Clerk: Christie Johnson.
CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Gaynor called the regular board meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
