Highlights from the latest livestock production report from the USDA for April 2019.

Having a credit card can be beneficial and is necessary for building a solid credit score. However, using one incorrectly can have serious consequences that stick with you for years to come. To prevent future financial distress, these tips will help you learn how to avoid getting into credit card debt.

Playing this week at Lamar Theatre in Lamar, Colorado.

The standard for impeachment must be politically neutral. 

Second earthquake in two days along the Colorado-New Mexico border.

The Kiowa County Commissioners regular meeting on April 25, 2019 was called to order by Chairman Richard Scott. Robertson opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance:

Richard Scott, Chairman 

Donald Oswald, Commissioner 

Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner Delisa Weeks, County Clerk 

Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Oswald moved Robertson seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried. 

Martin Cochran

October 18, 1953 - May 18, 2019

Funeral services for Martin Cochran will be held Friday, May 24, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Hugo.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. 

Mr. Cochran passed away May 18, 2019, at his home near Akron.  He was a longtime soil conservationist in southeast Colorado and did many terracing jobs in Kiowa County.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

The weather’s heating up, which means it’s time for some outdoor family fun. If you’re tired of the same old pools and parks, add a Colorado dairy farm tour to your list of summer activities. It’s educational, hands-on, and delicious—there’s no better way to spend a sunny day.

Colorado agricultural conditions and crop progress report for May 19, 2019