Dear EarthTalk:

Is there scientific basis to the assertion that global warming is affecting our ability to make decisions and lowering our collective intelligence?

P.D., Sacramento, CA

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Oklahoma’s film production sector has continued building on growth that has some industry watchers comparing it to Atlanta as a top U.S. filming destination.

The Kansas legislature is looking to expand the eligibility requirements in the state's Tax Credit for Low-Income Student Scholarship Program.

Colorado's elected officials applauded the U.S. Department of Defense's investigation into the previous administration’s decision to move the U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado Springs.

Flags on all public buildings in Colorado will remain lowered through Friday.

Flags on all public buildings in Colorado will remain lowered through Friday.

Wrestling

• Thursday, February 25: 6:00 pm Tri (Fowler-La Veta) @ Fowler 
• Saturday, February 27: 10:00 am Tri (Peyton-Calhan) @ Peyton 

High School Basketball

Tuesday, February 23 

Donald “Don” Gene McPherson, Jr.

February 20, 1949 – February 15, 2021

Donald, or Don as he was better known, was born February 20, 1949, in Lamar to Donald John and Alice Lorrayne (Gruenewald) McPherson. He departed this life unexpectedly February 15, 2021, in Colorado Springs.

Don was the second son born to Don and Alice. He would go on to outlive his parents and his four brothers. He grew up and made his home on the family farm north of Lamar in May Valley. 

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself” Matthew 22: 39