New Mexico lawmakers propose gas tax increase
A New Mexico bill that would gradually raise the state's gasoline excise tax from 17 to 22 cents a gallon by 2025 is under consideration.
EHS Knowledge Bowl Team Officially Qualified for State Tournament
The EHS Knowledge Bowl team is now officially qualified for the upcoming State tournament, ranking second in 1A!
The tournament will be held virtually March 15 and 16.
Our team members are Joe Haase, Mollie Kelley, Amber Kopasz, Hatch Nelson, Maggie Haase, and Rachel Kopasz.
Please congratulate these students on their achievement and dedication to this activity! They had to learn a new way of "doing" Knowledge Bowl online in order to still compete during this past year.
Kiowa County Public Health COVID-19 Weekly Update - March 03, 2021
DATA
- Cases 99
- Hospitalizations 5
- Deaths 4**
*These are cumulative totals as of 03/02/2021 4pm **Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID Test
- CASES PAST 7 days: 0
- CASES PAST 14 days: 0
TESTS
Kiowa county is currently at 0% 7-day average test positivity, down from 3.7% last week. Our goal is to keep this less than five percent. We need to be testing to be able to remain in Level Blue.
Colorado lawmakers advance bill that would boost school funding
Colorado’s House Appropriations Committee advanced a bill on Tuesday that would increase state funding for schools that experienced a decrease in enrollment because of COVID-19.
Colorado lawmakers kill two bills in committee that would limit governor’s emergency powers
Colorado’s Senate Military Affairs Committee voted to indefinitely postpone two bills that would require state agencies to follow the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) before declaring an emergency public health order.
Texas AG sues first power company, warns consumers of energy price hikes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is warning Texans to be aware of energy price hikes after last month’s severe winter storm and power outages left millions in the cold.
Dear Dietitian – How do I overcome my diet plateau?
Nearing your diet goal, but can't lose the last few pounds? Dietitian Leann McCrate has tips for you.
Meteorological spring has arrived. Here's what to expect
Weather in March can be quite the weather roller coaster for many regions of the country, but warmer air typically starts reaching southern areas this month.
As death approaches, our dreams offer comfort, reconciliation
How does one come to terms with the overwhelming grief and guilt over the thought of a loved one dying alone?
Texas blackouts showed how climate extremes threaten energy systems across the US
Pundits and politicians have been quick to point fingers over the debacle in Texas that left millions without power or clean water during February’s deep freeze.