Winter is the most challenging part of the year for horse owners and ranchers. Not only do you not want to go out in the deep snow and subzero temperatures to take care of them, but your horses are more at risk for health problems during winter than they are during the warmer months. Make things easier on yourself and your ranch animals by learning about the different horse health concerns to watch out for during the winter. Give your equine friend the best care they need to survive.

A New Mexico bill that would gradually raise the state's gasoline excise tax from 17 to 22 cents a gallon by 2025 is under consideration.

The EHS Knowledge Bowl team is now officially qualified for the upcoming State tournament, ranking second in 1A!  

The tournament will be held virtually March 15 and 16. 

Our team members are Joe Haase, Mollie Kelley, Amber Kopasz, Hatch Nelson, Maggie Haase, and Rachel Kopasz.

Please congratulate these students on their achievement and dedication to this activity! They had to learn a new way of "doing" Knowledge Bowl online in order to still compete during this past year. 

DATA

• Cases 99
• Hospitalizations 5
• Deaths 4**

*These are cumulative totals as of 03/02/2021 4pm **Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID Test

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

TESTS

Kiowa county is currently at 0% 7-day average test positivity, down from 3.7% last week. Our goal is to keep this less than five percent. We need to be testing to be able to remain in Level Blue.

Colorado’s House Appropriations Committee advanced a bill on Tuesday that would increase state funding for schools that experienced a decrease in enrollment because of COVID-19.

Colorado’s Senate Military Affairs Committee voted to indefinitely postpone two bills that would require state agencies to follow the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) before declaring an emergency public health order.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is warning Texans to be aware of energy price hikes after last month’s severe winter storm and power outages left millions in the cold.

Nearing your diet goal, but can't lose the last few pounds? Dietitian Leann McCrate has tips for you.

Weather in March can be quite the weather roller coaster for many regions of the country, but warmer air typically starts reaching southern areas this month.

How does one come to terms with the overwhelming grief and guilt over the thought of a loved one dying alone?