Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

Thunderstorms, tornadoes and large hail are expected to return to eastern Colorado Sunday afternoon.

Johnny A. Miller

September 14, 1944 - May 16, 2021

Johnny Alexander Miller was born September 14, 1944, in Las Animas to August and Susie (Weigel) Miller. 

He passed away May 16, 2021, at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas at the age of 76.

Doyle C. Tucker, Jr.

January 5, 1940 – May 16, 2021

Doyle was born January 5, 1940, at Springfield to Doyle Clifford and Evelyn Elisabeth (Osborn) Tucker, Sr. and passed away May 16, 2021, at his home in Lamar at the age of 81.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Elden Doyle Tucker; and his siblings, Delmar Tucker and Theda Keys.

Drought concerns in eastern Colorado have continued to ease over the past month.

Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending May 22, 2021.

“Do I really sound like that?” patients wonder, wincing. (Yes, you do.)

As summer in the Northern Hemisphere approaches, forecasters begin watching every bout of rainy weather between the Gulf of Mexico and Africa.

Millions have rolled up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine, but why haven’t they rolled up their pants legs instead? Why do we get most shots in our arms?

Warm company is just as important as the meals volunteers deliver.