Crop progress and conditions in Colorado as reported by the USDA for the week ending April 19, 2020.

Steve Norris

Temperatures are going to be climbing steadily for the week ahead.

High temperatures will climb from the upper 70s Sunday to the mid-80s by Wednesday and we could hit 90 Friday!

Low temperatures will mostly be in the 40s for the week. The period From Sunday through Friday is looking dry.

Sunrise is now 6:01 a.m. with sunset at 7:37 p.m.

Reactive hypoglycemia can be managed in part with diet - and guidance from your physician.

Photo of the week from the APril 24, 2020, issue of the Kiowa County Press in Eads Colorado - Snow on a brick path.

Birthdays

April 27

• Kyle Owens
• Audrey Mitchek
• Charlotte Stavely
• Roger Bentley
• Laurie Elarton
• Sherell Stum
• Bill Beck

April 28

• Richard Glover
• Tim Weeks
• Robert Woods
• Cindy Legg
• Kevin Brown

April 29

• Michael Bryant Sr.
• Gilbert Brown* In Memory
• Kelly Ramos
• L.G.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has warned Weld County that it must follow reopening guidances following the expiration of the state's stay-at-home order.

Purchasing a used vehicle is a great way to save money and get a great deal. However, purchasing a used car can be risky. In some cases, used vehicles are more likely to have issues if the previous owner didn’t take care of it properly, if it was involved in an accident, or simply because the vehicle is older and has become more run-down over time. Fortunately, there are several ways to avoid purchasing a problematic used vehicle. Before sealing the deal, here are some red flags when purchasing a used vehicle to watch out for.

JBS' beef processing plant in Weld County has reopened after two weeks due to an outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus among employees.

Law enforcement officers in Baca and Kiowa Counties are under