Farmers and ranchers in Montana and across the nation are calling on Congress to pass the American Beef Labeling Act.

Tonya Wilson

June 13, 1978 - January 13, 2022

Tonya Wilson, of Campo passed away January 13, 2022, at Cimarron Memorial Hospital in Boise City, Oklahoma.

Tonya Lynn Wood was born June 13, 1978, in Hugo to William Wood and Alta Irene (Bailey) Wood.

She attended Kit Carson School System, graduating with the class of 1996.
After high school she was a homemaker.

October 14, 2006, she was united in marriage to Aaron Wilson in Boise City.

Chad William Ray

January 1, 1972 – October 9, 2021

Chad Ray was born to Richard and Barbara (Passig) Ray January 1, 1972, in Lamar. He primarily grew up in Lamar, but briefly lived in Golden as a young child while his father served in the Colorado State Patrol. 

Growing up, Chad enjoyed art, sports and arcade games. He was a gifted tennis player and was even offered a college tennis scholarship. Chad was known as Opie because of his white-blond hair.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending January 29, 2022.

From the 135-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.

Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Doyle Wayne Ambrosier

February 4, 1961 - January 11, 2022

Today, on his birthday, we celebrate the life of Doyle Wayne Ambrosier. He was born February 4, 1961, to Carl and Lucille Ambrosier. He completed the family as their fifth child. He was a source of light and happiness in their lives. 

The majority of his life was spent in Cheyenne Wells. He attended school there, graduating in the class of 1979. He moved for short periods of time to follow work but considered Cheyenne Wells his home.

Golden Plains Insurance is once again proud to announce its annual scholarship award. In recognition of the Golden Plains Insurance Agency’s 10-year anniversary under the ownership of Nick Palmer, this year the company will be awarding a $2,000 scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic school year to a deserving 2022 high school graduate with a desire for successful completion of higher education, either academic or vocational.

Applications are available to students at any of the three offices located at 

Former Colorado State Senator Mark Hillman says confidence in elections is paramount to our system of self-government.