Photo of the week from the March 19, 2021, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - rainwater pouring from a downspout in Eads, Colorado.

Dear Dietitian,

My 73-year-old mother was just diagnosed with macular degeneration. I have read that nutrition is a part of the treatment for this condition. Can you elaborate, please?

Susan

Dear Susan,

DATA

• Cases 99 
• Hospitalizations 6 
• Deaths 4**

*These are cumulative totals as of 03/16/2021 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, the same as last week. Our goal is to keep this less than five percent

Colorado’s state auditor released a report on Tuesday detailing several significant problems in how the state's labor department accounted for unemployment insurance funds during the early pandemic.

Colorado’s Senate Transportation & Energy Committee advanced a bill on Tuesday that would enhance the state’s energy grid and create a state regional transportation organization.

(The Center Square) – Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined 23 other states on Tuesday to reject a bankruptcy plan from Purdue Pharma that would pay out billions in settlements.

According to the plan, which was submitted in bankruptcy court Monday, the Sackler family—who own the company—would pay $500 million up front to settle thousands of personal injury cases. The family would then pay $4.2 billion in installments over the next decade. In total, the plan would cost over $10 billion.

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Pasta is the perfect partner for nutrient-rich vegetables. High in fiber, this Tuscan-style pasta dish is gently tossed with a vegetable trio - fresh escarole and flavorful, canned cannellini beans and tomatoes.