William "Bill" Edward Koehler

November 14, 1942 - December 7, 2021

Mr. Koehler passed away at his home in Eads.

Funeral services are pending.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

As we approach months of heavy snowfall and frigid temperatures, it’s a good idea for car owners to winterize their vehicles. Winterizing your Jeep or any vehicle can help avoid problems like sliding on icy roads, frozen fuel lines, bad visibility, or any other emergencies that can occur when temperatures drop.

Check out these tips for preparing your Jeep for the winter to travel safely on Colorado roadways.

Friday, December 3

Rocky Ford @ Durango

• Rocky Ford 35
• Durango 64

Kim/Branson @ Trinidad

• Kim/Branson 57
• Trinidad 35

Las Animas @ South Baca (Campo/Vilas/Pritchett)

• Las Animas 48
• South Baca 25

Lamar @ DSST Green Valley Ranch

• Lamar 34
• DSST Green Valley Ranch 66

Idalia @ Cheyenne Wells

• Idalia 37
• Cheyenne Wells 40

Hoehne

Friday, December 3

Rocky Ford @ Durango

• Rocky Ford 30
• Durango 57

Las Animas @ South Baca (Campo/Vilas/Pritchett)

• Las Animas 20
• South Baca 39

La Junta @ Hoehne

• La Junta 33
• Hoehne 44

Idalia @ Cheyenne Wells

• Idalia 56
• Cheyenne Wells 30

Hi-Plains @ Eads

• Hi-Plains 27
• Eads 19

Flagler @ Weldon Valley

• Flagle

Colorado paid out $73.1 million in unemployment benefits last year that were "likely or potentially fraudulent," according to an audit of the state’s unemployment insurance program.

Researchers at Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology and Canada’s National Wildlife Research Centre found in a 2019 analysis that wild bird populations in the continental U.S. and Canada have declined by 29 percent.

Former Kansas Senator and presidential candidate Bob Dole died Sunday.

High blood pressure among Americans was already a concern before the pandemic. Researchers now say the crisis has created greater risk for certain individuals.

Some 24,000 teenagers in foster care across the nation officially become adults each year. They are expected to move out and start their lives on their own. 

Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.