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

Chuck Bowen and Mike Bowen will launch their new book, We Found the Lost Sand Creek Site, October 26 at the Cultural Events Center located in the Lamar City Complex in Prowers County. The program is at 6:30 p.m., with a book signing to follow at 7:00 p.m.  

There will be a sampling of artifacts on display including arrowheads, bullets, and cannonball shell fragments.

The Biden administration has set aside a massive oil and gas drilling project in the Uinta Basin due to its potential effect on the climate and greenhouse-gas emissions.

October is breast cancer awareness month and health professionals are urging people to get screened for the disease. 

Doors are now open at a new hybrid health care and housing facility, expected to help some 500 people experiencing homelessness each year recuperate after being discharged from a hospital.

Gloria J. Barlow

July 31, 1955 - October 15, 2022

Mrs. Barlow passed away unexpectedly at her home in Eads.

Funeral services are pending.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

Southeast Colorado high school volleyball scores for October 10-15, 2022.

October 13

Genoa-Hugo @ Idalia (League)

• Genoa-Hugo 33
• Idalia 14

October 14

Eads @ Cheyenne Wells (League)

• Eads 24
• Cheyenne Wells 49

Fowler @ Hoehne (League)

• Fowler 50
• Hoehne 8

Custer County @ Crowley County (League)

• Custer County 8
• Crowley County 64

Flagler @ Stratton (League)

• Flagler Forfeit
• Stratton 0

Wiley @ Las Animas (Leagu

Theresa Marie (Gorman) Weber was born January 13, 1935. After a 14-month battle with colon cancer, she passed away peacefully at her home in Sheridan Lake October 9, 2022, at the age of 87.

Submit your favorite Bent’s Old Fort photo for a chance for it to be featured on the 2023 Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site Annual Pass. The deadline for submissions is November 15, 2022. The winner will be informed in December 2022. 

The winner will receive a 2023 Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site Annual Park Pass, courtesy of Western National Parks Association, a non-profit education partner. Top images will be featured on the park’s website and social media accounts.