The COVID-19 pandemic has radically affected the the economy in the United States. This may be good for the environment, but there may be a high price to pay.

Health statisticians keep careful tabs on how many people die every week. Based on what's happened in past years, they know what to expect – but 2020 death counts are surging beyond predictions.

Summer squash stuffed with brown rice, fresh basil, beans, cheese & veggies make a hearty and filling dish.

Fishing report and conditions across Colorado for the week ending August 15, 2020, from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Colorado's fifth-largest fire in history has grown to nearly 75,000 acres. The Pine Gulch Fire in Mesa and Garfield counties is continuing to spread.

The Grizzly Creek Fire in Garfield County, Colorado, grew by 7,000 acres Friday, and has force the closure of roads and recreation areas.

Colorado mandatory face covering order was extended for 30 days by Governor Jared Polis.

Photo of the week from the August 14, 2020, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Resurfacing streets in Eads.

Birthdays

August 17

• Makeda Frederick
• Jim Ramsay
• Evan Hoffman
• Andrew McCracken
• Josh Richardson

August 18

• Kyle Scott
• Tavea Thayer
• Trace Musgrave
• Trenton Watts
• Colt Weber
• Marla Rasmussen
• Darla White
• Ryan Howe

August 19

• Ranee Harland
• Jeff Uhland

August 20

• Brooklyn Engelbrec

ndustrial Tower West, LLC. proposes to construct a 127-foot lattice telecommunications tower in Kiowa County, Colorado.