Photo of the week from the January 15, 2021, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - snow on last year's blanket flowers - Jeanne Sorensen.

With revenue in a COVID-19 freefall, some New Mexico politicos and advocates are getting high on the notion that recreational pot this year will be passed by the state legislature.

The National Rifle Association announced on Friday it seeks to file for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

Colorado lawmakers concluded their expedited first week of the 2021 regular session on Friday, passing bills addressing remote meeting attendance and clarifying some federal CARES Act relief funding.

Birthdays

January 18

• Rick Harris
• Nancy Walker
• Austen Gonzales
• Jessica Lane
• Shelby Bennett

January 19

• Stacy Uhland
• Lacy Law
• Renn Bayer
• Sawyer Hougnan
• Troy McCormick

January 20

• Brantley Andrew McCracken
• Ryan Trosper
• Lara Harland
• Whitley Crow
• Emily Nelson 
• Lauretta Brown

January 21

• Dave LaRosa
• Alayah Lane
• Isabella Hope Baer
• Sierra Allsworth
• Caleb Foster

Colorado has revised down three weeks of unemployment claim numbers "to adjust for fraud," the state's labor department said Thursday.

Eastern Colorado is facing danger from high winds, blowing dust and fire Friday.

Living on or running a hobby farm is a dream for many people. It gives you the benefits of enjoying farm animals, growing your own food, and spending a lot of time outdoors, without the expenses of a full-size farm. If you’re a hobby farmer, you understand it isn’t just a simple little hobby. You have to take care of all the things you enjoy about the farm, or it won’t function properly.

Colorado is the destination for multitudes of outdoor adventurers due to its beautiful and unique land formations and climate. As a resident, you should take advantage of this to exercise and maintain your health, especially as you get older and start to feel yourself becoming more sedentary. An electric bicycle, or e-bike, is perfect for this because it eliminates the impact of moving on your joints and can aid you up steep hills with its motor. If you want to use one, you should know these mistakes to avoid when buying an e-bike to make the best purchasing decision.

Colorado lawmakers moved several bills on Thursday, among them one clarifying CARES Act refunds and another that would allow remote participation in legislative proceedings.