California sends additional firefighting aid to New Mexico
In response to wildfires burning throughout New Mexico, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of additional firefighting support to the state Wednesday.
Census estimates an overcount in Utah
The population of Utah was likely overcounted during the 2020 census, the U.S. Census Bureau said this week.
Nebraska sees record employment in April
Nebraska saw record employment in April with over 1,040,000 Nebraskans employed, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday.
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press for the week ending May 21, 2022
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 21, 2022.
Pastor’s Pearls – May 22, 2022
Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.
Pages from the Past - From our 135-year Archives for May 22, 2022
From the 135-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Home Country – Out of the ordinary
Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
First Insurance Services Welcomed by Eads Chamber of Commerce
Weston Meardon, sales representative for First Insurance Services, was welcomed to Eads by Chamber of Commerce.
President Dennis Pearson and Vice President John Courkamp took the opportunity of the beautiful day for photos outside Meardon’s office at 1316 Maine Street.
Since Meardon has access to many insurance companies, he can research the best buy for a consumer’s needs such as property, crops, and vehicles.
Contact Weston at 719-529-2016
Eads Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Buller Mobile Tire
Jakob Buller was welcomed to Eads for bringing a new business to the area by Chamber of Commerce President, Dennis Pearson, Brandon Hoffman, and John Courkamp.
Jakob runs the Buller Mobile Tire service.
This service is a very welcome relief for our ranchers and farmers especially with the upcoming harvest season.
He will answer calls to homes, farms, ranches, or roadside.
Jakob also can service semi-truck needs.
Call his office at 970-630-7286 or for scheduling 719-619-5435.
Ag stats: April 2022 mountain states chickens and eggs highlights
COLORADO
Colorado egg production during April 2022 was 126.3 million eggs, up 1 percent from March 2022 but down 2 percent from April 2021 production, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. The average number of layers on hand in April 2022 was 4.98 million, down less than 1 percent from March 2022 and down 4 percent from last year. Eggs per 100 layers were 2,539 eggs, up 3 percent from last year.