After a multi-month closure due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, Lamar Theatre in Prowers County will reopen Friday.

The Kiowa County Commissioners regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Scott on June 11, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Scott opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance were:

• Richard Scott, Chairman
• Donald Oswald, Commissioner
• Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner
• Delisa Weeks, County Clerk
• Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Robertson moved and Oswald seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried.

Delta and Mesa counties in western Colorado have received a USDA disaster designation due to freezing conditions in April this year.

Colorado’s Drought Task Force and Phase 2 of the State Drought Mitigation and Response Plan were activated this week as drought conditions deepen.

While extreme drought was stable in Colorado this week, moderate and severe conditions continued to advance in the northeast portion of the state.

USDA using phased reopening to maximize safety of employees and producers during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Colorado offices and service centers are expected to open soon.

Dear Dietitian,

I have been worried about a second wave of COVID-19, and this gives me anxiety. I just went back to work last week, but if there’s a second wave of COVID, I am worried about my financial future. My friend was telling me she takes an herbal supplement called kava, and it helps her feel calm. Is it safe?

Meredith

Dear Meredith,

Voters in Colorado's Ouray County will be asked whether to recall Sheriff Lance FitzGerald.

Marqeta will receive tax credits, and expects to employ 500 people in Colorado over the next eight years as the company bring its second headquarters to the state.