Hello, everyone!

I know it has been a month, but that doesn’t mean we have not been busy. You may think it is a slow time of year for 4-H and the Extension office, which is somewhat true. This is the time of year that we are busy planning and getting ready for our fast-paced time of year. 

• This healthful version of pancakes features the delicious goodness of mashed sweet potatoes and whole grains, artfully balanced with sweet savory sautéed mushrooms infused with maple syrup and balsamic vinegar. This dish is perfect for dinner or brunch

There's no evidence the new coronavirus is airborne. It appears to spread by larger droplets, direct contact and contaminated surfaces or objects.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District gives notice that applications for appointment of Directors of the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District will be accepted by the Court which appoints the Directors of the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District, from now until March 17, 2020, which is 30 days prior to April 16, 2020, the expiration date of five of the present Directors’ terms.

The Colorado House on Tuesday passed legislation to allow state workers to collectively bargain.

House Bill 1153, called the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act, now moves to the state Senate, where Democrats also have a majority and are expected to pass the bill.

HB 1153 passed on third reading Tuesday in a 41-23 vote. The legislation passed a second reading on Friday after numerous proposed amendments by House Republicans failed to pass.

The National Weather Service is predicting another round of winter weather for southeast Colorado Wednesday afternoon into early Thursday morning.

The tickets have been punched for the 2020 CHSAA State Wrestling Championship and seven of our very own County Line Rivals will try their odds at the big show. It was an action packed two days of wrestling in La Junta over the weekend with a lot of highs, a few lows, and even more drama to wrap up the Region 4 tournament. Rocky Ford, the host team, dominated the tournament with 244 points. Lyons and Peyton earned 2^nd and 3^rd spots with 181 and 171 points respectively.

Life in eastern Kiowa County, Colorado, as recorded by Sharon Scott.

Poor communication and misinformation is yet another way an epidemic can cause harm. So it's important health authorities get their messaging right.

Enzymes used by fungi can break down a wide variety of man-made compounds - a fact exploited to clean up contaminated soils.