Rayce Coen and James Moffett recognized for contributions to the success of their college and community.

Lamar Community College President Dr. Linda Lujan is one of 25 recipients from more than 500 eligible colleges.

Colorado will join 12 other states in holding a presidential primary election March 3, 2020.

Plainville Livestock Commission, Inc., and Tyler Gillum face full enforcement of a 2018 consent decree over violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act.

The USDA has given a two-week extention for cerifying 2018 crops for payment under the Market Facilitation Program.

Environmental advice and guidance from the editors of EarthTalk.

Crop progress and conditions across Colorado for the week ending April 28, 2019.

Happenings in eastern Kiowa County, Colorado, as recorded by Sharon Scott.

The Kiowa County Commissioners regular meeting was called to order on April 11, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Richard Scott.  Scott opened the meeting with prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance: 

Richard Scott, Chairman

Donald Oswald, Commissioner

Howard “Butch” Robertson, Commissioner

Delisa Weeks, County Clerk

Tina Adamson, County Administrator

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

Kelley Ramsey Patton

January 20, 1953 – April 24, 2019

Kelley Ramsey Patton, 66, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 24, 2019, at home where he wanted to be with his wife, Debra Edmundson Patton, and niece, Kelly Carter, caring for him. 

Kelley was born January 20, 1953, in Cheyenne Wells to Rogenne and Glenn Patton. He was the seventh child, having four brothers and two sisters whose ages span 21 years.