Colorado taxpayers will get an extension in the state income tax filing deadline because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Governor Jared Polis announced at a Friday news conference that he was extending the deadline 90 days until July 15, “without penalty, without interest.”

“That includes all filers, small businesses, all individuals – all filers,” he said.  

“Colorado has 2.5 million taxpayers including individuals and businesses and we hope this gives them one less thing to worry about in the midst of this crisis,” Polis added.  

Jeffrey "Jeff" F. LeFlore

August 30, 1956 - March 19, 2020

Mr. LeFlore passed away at the Keefe Memorial Hospital in Cheyenne Wells.

Out of an abundance of caution and consideration for the health of our friends and neighbors, the LeFlore family would like everyone to know that Jeff's body will be laid to rest in a private graveside service at Fairview Cemetery in Cheyenne Wells for immediate family members only.

In an effort to slow the potential spread of COVID-19 in our community, Kiowa County government will be closing public access to buildings. Staff will be providing limited essential services via phone and online avenues. In-person contact for receiving essential services will have limited restrictions during this time. These adjustments to county services and public access will be in place until a further notice.  These precautions will be continually evaluated and may be subject to change.

Access to Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site facilities is being modified to meeting health guidelines in light of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

• If your Kiowa County and southeast Colorado businesses has modified hour or services due the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, email kiowacountypress@gmail.com with your updates to be included in this list at no charge.
• J & J Liquor, LLC 719-438-5754 OPEN!!!! I am wiping down several times a day. If you are uneasy about coming in, please use the drive- up window!!! J & J Liquor has temporary hours of 10am-7pm Mon-Sat, closed Sun.

There is anxiety and stress building around if we will be able to have the Eads High School Graduation that was scheduled for May 30, 2020.  At this time, it does not look optimistic that the restrictions will be lifted by that date.  However, I want to reassure everyone that IF we have to reschedule it, we will.  Even if it has to be as late as July, the Class of 2020 will have their celebration.  All we can do at this time is wait patiently, but Kiowa County School District Re-1 will do everything within our power to keep our students from losing any more important eve

Birthdays

March 23

• Jamie Dunlap Mager
• Rob Miller
• Brad Owens
• Marty Barnett
• Hope Sebrina Shalberg
• Daisy Hebberd
• Amanda Brown
• Matthew Weber
• Brent Stoker
• Kent Stoker
• Amanda Koeller
• Cora Coffman
• Gayla Butler
• Heath Bachman
• Brinley Bachaman

March 24

• Angie Woelk
• Cayleigh Stum
• Joe Perales
• Bill Trosper
• Seylah Keling
• Ashley Klukowski
• Kimbir Jones
• Karl Eikenberg

March 25

Photo of the week from the March 6, 2020, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - power lines along a country road in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Colorado small businesses can now access emergency funds and the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

NOTE: Theaters in many areas have been ordered to close in light of the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Check with local theaters for updated operating procedures. Exercise caution and practice cleanliness and safety if you plan to see any movie theatrically in the current climate. Some studios are beginning to offer online options to see the latest releases.