Eastern Colorado has seen wild weather this winter and spring that is commonly identified as the El Niño weather pattern. El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is an ocean-atmospheric phenomenon resulting in warmer water temperatures in the eastern Pacific Ocean off South America near Peru and Ecuador. This climate pattern typically occurs every three to seven years and may last a few months or a few years. Trade winds traditionally move warm water away from the coastline which allows the colder water to rise to the surface.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-5

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF KIOWA, COLORADO, ENTERING INTO A MASTER ROAD USE AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO, A COLORADO CORPORATION CONDUCTING BUSINESS AS XCEL ENERGY

WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-1 1-107(h) and C.R.S. §§ 43-2-110-114, the Board is authorized to administer the county road system; and 

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-4

THE KIOWA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADOPTING KIOWA COUNTY ROAD STANDARDS

WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-11-101, the Kiowa County Board of County Commissioners (Board) is empowered to adopt and enforce "resolutions regarding health, safety, and welfare issues as otherwise prescribed by law" within Kiowa County; and 

The Regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on May 25, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald. Commissioner Robertson opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

BOARD MEETING

April 25, 2023

The Kiowa County Hospital District Board met in regular session on April 25, 2023, at 6:31 p.m. at the Cobblestone Inn Meeting Room.

District Board members present were Pam Cole, Mary Eikner, Doug Uhland, Karl Eikenberg, and Matt Prince.

Others present:  Shannon Dixon, Shaelynn Rouse, Beth Bell, Rachel Bletzacker, Renay Crain, Gloria Trosper, Calvin Gaynor, Jodi Stolzenberger, Claire Prince, and Beth Spady.

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

President Joe Biden intends to tap Dr. Mandy Cohen to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Colorado received a boost in employment from the manufacturing sector last month.

Critic Bob Garver takes a quick look at the latest superhero movie, "The Flash."

One in five teens in the U.S. will experience a mental health challenge before they turn 18.