Colorado had 3,317 new unemployment claims filed last week, marking the lowest number of new claims since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020.

Western governors say it's time for the federal government to step in and manage its forests because their state resources are running on empty.

DATA

• Cases: 103 
• Hospitalizations: 6 
• Deaths: 4**

*These are cumulative totals as of 07/27/2021 4pm **Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID test 

Flash flood watches and warnings are in effect for eight western states that have been battling wildfires over the last several months.

A special breakfast when you have a little extra time.

Gravity is the reason things with mass or energy are attracted to each other.

Birthdays

August 2

• Lorraine Saffer
• Aiden Michael
• J.D.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday that would make the site of a World War II Japanese internment camp in southeastern Colorado a National Historic Site.

The regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on July 15, 2021; at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman, Donald Oswald. Robertson opened the meeting with Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

Those in Attendance

• Donald Oswald, Chairman
• Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner
• Mike Lening, Commissioner
• Delisa Weeks, County Clerk
• Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Minutes: Lening moved, and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the June 24, 2021; minutes as presented. Motion carried.