The 53rdColorado’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Junior Livestock Sale at the Colorado State Fair has come to a close. According to preliminary totals, the 2016 sale accumulated approximately $524,700 from generous buyers supporting the state’s agricultural youth. This year also set the record sale for Grand Champion Market beef at $62,000 by Sam Brown & Family.
By Doris Lessenden
See you sometime at the Kiowa County Fair on one of the five days, I hope!
The new 2017 Kiowa County Fair Queen will be Reagen Johnson, and the Junior Princess is Kya Leonard and Tiny Tot Princess is Savanna Brown according to Fair Board member, Raelynn Riley. At the tryouts Sunday evening the Fair Board members, Ms. Riley, Scotty Englehardt, and Areta Laird, presented the 2016 Royalty, with belt buckles: Queen-Brooklyn Jones, Junior Princess—Kya Leonard, and Tiny Tot Princess-Savanna Brown.
The 2016 Colorado Hay Directory, published by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, is now available.
“For 30 years the Department has helped connect Colorado hay producers with buyers,” said Wendy White, marketing specialist for the Colorado Department of Agriculture. “This free directory is a great resource for anyone looking for Colorado hay.”
Dick, Kyle and I spent Friday and Saturday in Pueblo. Dick helped judge the Open Class and FFA Crops Show at the State Fair. Friday at noon, we met Rebecca (Brodie) Sloan and her daughter Sandy at Arby's for lunch and visiting. Rebecca grew up in Towner.
Department Also Will Extend Margin Protection Program for Dairy Enrollment Deadline
NO SCHOOL (change in calendar)
Tuesday Sep 6
Fall Picture Day Individual, Volleyball Football Cheerleading
Tues Sep 6
4 pm JH & HS Volleyball @ Vilas vs South Baca
4:30 pm Football @ McClave
Mon Sep 12
4 pm Football @ Kit Carson
3 pm JH & HS Volleyball @Home vs Granada
Tues Sep 13
By Chris Sorensen
Although forecast models have struggled with storm potential for several days, available moisture in the atmosphere continues to offer the chance of thunderstorms at least into the middle of the week, with the greatest potential coming Monday night.
For Kiowa County Sunday, watch for a high temperature near 90 and scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms.
Storm potential continues daily through Wednesday, with slightly cooler temperatures – mainly in the low 80s.
By Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Camping can cause significant impacts on public lands. You can minimize much of your impact by following these guidelines:
