Colorado crop progress and condition report from the USDA for the week ending September 19, 2021.

This creamy pasta dish with a hint of lemon is sure to be a family favorite. Packed with chicken and topped with crunchy almonds, it can be baked and ready to serve any night of the week.

Another Kiowa County Fair has come and gone, and our 4-H year is coming to an end. Overall, 4-H participation and Open Class entries were down, but the quality of work from Exhibits was exceptional! 4-H is for kids 8 to 18, but also provides a program called Cloverbuds for the younger kids ages 5 to 7. We are happy to explain how 4-H works and what projects we have to offer, just contact the Extension Office at 719-438-5321. 

As Congress considers making significant investments in the nation's child-care system, children's advocates say now is the time to make nature-based, high-quality outdoor learning available for all children in Colorado.

Colorado’s economy continues to recover but faces some “headwinds” due to the COVID-19 delta variant and continuing supply chain issues, according to a pair of state forecasts released Tuesday.

The Denver and Grand Junction airports are set to receive federal grants for improvements, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Tuesday.

We use natural gas in various applications: heating our homes, cooking on gas stoves, drying clothes, and fueling vehicles. But what do we really know about the little blue flame on our pilot lights and stovetops?

These are some interesting facts about natural gas you should know!

History

A cleaner alternative to oil and coal, natural gas has been used for centuries all over the world.

Melvin Ray Lauderdale

December 6, 1960 - September 15, 2021

A celebration of life memorial service for lifelong Lamar resident Melvin Ray Lauderdale will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 27, 2021, at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker officiating. Inurnment will follow at the McClave Cemetery.

Per Melvin’s request cremation will take place.

Floor plan Price per pound. Beef $1.10/lbs. Jimmy Brown, Swine $.70/lbs. Jensen’s Blue Ribbon and Griffin Livestock. Sheep $2.30/lbs. Eric Ellenberger. Goat $2.75/lbs. Eric Ellenberger. 

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.