The Kiowa County Commissioner's regular meeting was called to order by Chairman, Richard Scott at 9:00 am on February 14, 2019. Commissioner Oswald opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance were:

Richard Scott, Chairman 

Donald Oswald, Commissioner Howard Robertson, Commissioner Delisa Weeks, County Clerk 

Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Scott moved and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the minutes with one correction. Motion carried. 

RESOLUTION 2019-03 

A RESOLUTION FOR THE KIOWA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, KIOWA COUNTY, COLORADO, DECLARING KIOWA COUNTY TO BE A SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY COUNTY

WHEREAS, 30-11-101, C.R.S. provided that Counties have the authority to adopt and enforce ordinances and resolutions regarding health, safety and welfare issues; and 

Information and updates from the USDA Service Center in Eads, Kiowa County, Colorado.

Sharon Scott notes the happenings in eastern Kiowa County, Colorado.

Monday morning, former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper launched his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. Hickenlooper announced his decision to run in a campaign video which highlights the his 16 years of executive experience and his record of accomplishment.

At the start of his first term, he faced an historic recession, devastating droughts, forest fires, and floods, as well as the mass-shooting in Aurora. Colorado has since jumped from 40th in job growth to the number one economy in the country.

What is going on in your body as you fight the flu?

Photo of the Week - March 1, 2019Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

Colorado governor announces a new round of appointments to boards and commissions in the state.

The Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association will hold its next meeting March 9 at the J. W. Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum, 560 Bent Avenue in Las Animas. 

United Wind, LLC, in cooperation with the Lamar Community College Ag Club, invite you to join them March 5 at 1:00 p.m. in the Buchannan Events Room (LCC Trustees Building) for an informational meeting about the benefits of distributive energy.  

Visit with your neighbors while you learn about how you can spend less on your total electric bill, generate your own energy, and combat the rising cost of electricity by locking in a fixed rate for 20 years.  United Wind’s zero down, nothing to buy, lease program enables you to take control of your energy costs.