A perfect fall season turned in by the University of Wyoming women’s rodeo team solidified the Cowgirls as the team to beat when the spring schedule rolls around next March.

The Cowgirls went 4 for 4 in the fall season with a second straight dominating performance to end competition in the Central Rocky Mountain Region (CRMR) last weekend. Meanwhile, the men’s team, despite finishing second, widened its overall regional lead after the completion of the fall schedule at Lamar Community College’s (LCC) home rodeo.

National Sorghum Producers Chairman Kody Carson appointed two new members to the NSP Legislative Committee, and newly elected board Vice Chairman Craig Meeker of Wellington, Kansas, will assume the role as committee chairman. New committee members include Shelby Britten of Haswell, Colorado, and Matt Braun of Hobart, Oklahoma.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis' administration has announced a new round of appointments to state boards and commissions.

As drought conditions in western Colorado continue to degrade, 60 percent of the state is now in extreme or exceptional drought – the two worst categories – according to the latest report from the National Drought Mitigation Center. Much of the state experienced above average temperatures and little to no precipitation during the week. 

Exercise should ideally be a part of everyone’s lifestyle, regardless of age. This is because being active on a regular basis promotes both your physical and mental wellbeing. For older adults, riding a bike is an accessible and efficacious way to stay fit. Luckily for you, Colorado presents just the kind of beautiful environment that can support this. Read about the benefits of cycling for seniors and consider starting this activity today.

Details are still emerging about the men arrested on federal and state charges related to an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is adding a management district in Colorado

Incumband Republican Senator Cory Gardner and former Democrat Governor John Hickenlooper met for their third debate as they battle for Colorado's United States Senate seat.

Serve this sauce over fruit or frozen yogurt for a dessert or special snack.

Birthdays

October 12

• Eilee Blake Jeffryes
• Kindel Hoffman
• Terry Riley
• Itzi Ramirez
• Joshua Kliesen
• Morgyn Johnson
• Robert Lee Lucero
• Barbara Uhland

October 13

• Bernie Thomas
• Allye Batterton
• Kourtney Richards
• Gene Lutz
• Bud Adamson

October 14

• Isaiah Rouse
• Michelle Gibson
• Melanie Haskell
• Jerry Sheldon Jr.
• Kodie Baer 
• Landri Tuttle

October 15

• Angela Barnes
• Erika Wee