First quarter 2021 milk production hightlight for the USDA mountain states region.

Quinoa (pronounced "keen-wah") is a whole grain with origins in South America. It is combined in this recipe with black beans, savory vegetables, and spices for a cold salad that is light and refreshing. This salad is high in protein and can be served as a main or side dish.

United States Presidents have considered serving more than two terms, and a few have tried. Did any succeed?

Birthdays

April 26

• Bradley Morrow
• Carolyn Lutz
• Dr. Glen Cranford
• Jennifer Weber

April 27

• Kyle Owens
• Robbie Parker Adamson
• Aubrey Mitchek
• Charlotte Stavely
• Roger Bentley

April 28

• Richard Glover
• Tim Weeks
• Robert Woods
• Cindy Legg
• Kevin Brown

April 29

• Michael Bryant Sr.
• Gilbert Brown* In Memory
• Kelly Ramos
• L.G.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed three bipartisan bills on Thursday that address issues ranging from renewable energy to local roadways.

"Voyagers" made a definite impression on our critic, Bob Garver. Was it good or bad?

Colorado statewide fishing report and conditions for April 23, 2021, from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

COLORADO 

Colorado egg production during March 2021 was 143.5 million eggs, up 7 percent from February 2021 and up 6 percent from March 2020 production, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. The average number of layers on hand in March 2021 was 5.51 million, down 1 percent from February 2021 but up 6 percent from last year. Eggs per 100 layers were 2,605 eggs, up less than one-half percent from last year. 

Livestock slaughter highlights for March 2021 from the USDA.

DATA

• Cases 101 
• Hospitalizations 6 
• Deaths 4**

*As of 04/20/21 4:00 PM

• CASES PAST 7 days: 0
• CASES PAST 14 days: 0

TESTS

This week’s positivity was 0.0%, same as last week. The goal is to keep this below five percent.