Areas from Montana to New Mexico could receive an accumulation of the white stuff, with 30 inches of snow possible in some of the highest elevations. Even Denver could see its first snowflakes of the season.
Chad W. Ray
January 1, 1972 – October 9, 2021
Chad Ray, formerly of Lamar and Eads, was born January 1, 1972, to Richard and Barbara Ray.
He departed this life October 9, 2021, following a brief illness.
Chad is survived by his wife, Sarah; daughters, Dorian and Hailey; as well as numerous family members and many friends.
Arrangements are pending.
A growing number of states have begun to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day – a holiday meant to honor the culture and history of the people living in the Americas both before and after Columbus’ arrival.
Communities that rely on the Colorado River are facing a water crisis. Lake Mead, the river’s largest reservoir, has fallen to levels not seen since it was created by the construction of the Hoover Dam roughly a century ago.
Pope Francis led dozens of religious leaders Oct. 4, 2021 in issuing a plea to protect the environment, warning that “Future generations will never forgive us if we miss the opportunity to protect our common home.”
With birthday celebrations being downsized, religious services moving back online and indoor playdates getting canceled, millions of Americans are having fewer social interactions because of persistently high case numbers and high rates of transmission of COVID-19.
Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending October 9, 2021.
From the 134-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.