Delta and Mesa counties in western Colorado have received a USDA disaster designation due to freezing conditions in April this year.

Colorado’s Drought Task Force and Phase 2 of the State Drought Mitigation and Response Plan were activated this week as drought conditions deepen.

While extreme drought was stable in Colorado this week, moderate and severe conditions continued to advance in the northeast portion of the state.

USDA using phased reopening to maximize safety of employees and producers during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Colorado offices and service centers are expected to open soon.

Dear Dietitian,

I have been worried about a second wave of COVID-19, and this gives me anxiety. I just went back to work last week, but if there’s a second wave of COVID, I am worried about my financial future. My friend was telling me she takes an herbal supplement called kava, and it helps her feel calm. Is it safe?

Meredith

Dear Meredith,

Voters in Colorado's Ouray County will be asked whether to recall Sheriff Lance FitzGerald.

Marqeta will receive tax credits, and expects to employ 500 people in Colorado over the next eight years as the company bring its second headquarters to the state.

Fresh pineapple chunks and an easy glaze made with pineapple juice add tropical and zingy flavors to grilled chicken.

Lamar Community College is waiving the requirement for the Kaplan Admission Assessment Exam for the fall 2020 semester.

USDA chickens and eggs report for May 2020 for Colorado, Utah and the United States.