Pages from the Past - From our 131-year Archives
15 Years Ago
October10, 2003
· Local Business leaders and government officials from across the county met in an Eads Chamber of Commerce-sponsored forum to present updates on projects taking place throughout Kiowa County.
· Many friends gathered at the park in Haswell for the annual Community Fish Fry.
Home Country
Old Jasper Blankenship bought a deer license again this year, just as he’s done every year since Eisenhower was President. He sticks nickels and dimes in a jar all year long and smiles each time he contributes. By Fall, he’s saved up enough for a deer tag.
Jasper lives full-time out at the diggin’s with his dog, Arthur, of course, so he has only to walk about 100 feet from the cabin to do his hunting. That’s one of the marvels of it.
Cooking at Home - Apple & Chicken Salad
Makes: 4 Servings
A deliciously balanced blend of crisp Cameo apples, celery, raisins, chicken breast and Greek yogurt-based dressing, served over a bed of lettuce.
The mental health impact of disasters like Michael, Irma or Maria

Death Notice – Allen Naugle
Allen Naugle
July 27, 1944 – October 12, 2018
Funeral services are pending. Mr. Naugle passed away Friday, October 12, 2018.
Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.
Big improvements for Colorado’s drought conditions
The effects of rain last week from the remnants of Hurricane Rosa appeared as dramatic improvements this week for drought conditions in western Colorado. The southeast corner of the state also saw drought continue to recede.
Colorado statewide fishing report and map – October 12, 2018
Conditions Report - Statewide
Statewide Conditions
CDOT preps for Sunday snow storm - you can help
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding drivers to brush off their winter driving hats and prepare for snowy conditions Sunday. Winter weather and winter driving will be back in full swing before we know it and we will all be better off if we take time to prepare.
Wolf Creek Ski Area opens today for winter season
Wolf Creek received a 30-inch storm over the past week, allowing for the second-earliest opening in the resort’s history as slopes open Saturday. The all-natural settled base is 24 inches at the midway with 30 inches year-to-date this season. Wolf Creek will be open Saturday and Sunday and continue weekend operations until snow conditions allow skiing throughout the week.