The Trump administration has promised at least $1.8 billion to 335 first-time contractors, often without competitive bidding or thorough vetting of their backgrounds.

Each person who has died of COVID-19 was somebody’s everything. Even as we mourn for those we knew, cry for those we loved and consider those who have died uncounted, the full tragedy of the pandemic hinges on one question: How do we stop the next 100,000?

The U.S. oil and gas industry saw record job losses in April.

Dear Dietitian,

What’s the deal with keto pills coming out? There are so many of them, and they all claim good results. Are they worth trying?

Colleen

Dear Colleen,

Since dietary supplements, like keto (short for ketogenic) pills, are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), you are wise to gather information before buying. Keto supplements have emerged as a result of the latest fad diet, the ketogenic diet.

Both chambers of Colorado’s General Assembly on Wednesday passed resolutions allowing lawmakers to participate and vote remotely to avoid the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus.

APPOINTMENTS:

• 9:00am             Open meeting-vouchers-
• 9:30am             Ryan Sneller & Tyler Surat – Steel City Solar
• 10:00am          
• 10:30am
• 11:00am
• 11:30am           Rick Reed – John Deere Dozer Lease
• LUNCH JJ’s Restaurant
• 1:00pm             Joni Brooks – Safety

Colorado crop progress and conditions as reported by the USDA for the week ending May 24, 2020.

Nina Mae Bright

May 9, 1923 - May 9, 2020

Nina Mae Glenda (Lenz) Bright passed away peacefully at her Kansas home, surrounded by loved ones, on the 97th anniversary of her birth, May 9, 2020, to be with the Lord.

She was born to Anthony J. and Rachel F. (Crego) Lenz at their home May 9, 1923 in Ford County, Kansas, just outside of Dodge City. She was the 11th of 13 children. She grew up in Dodge City surrounded by her large loving family.

James J. Weiand

August 16, 1935 – May 16, 2020

James (Jim) Joseph Weiand, 84, passed away peacefully May 16, 2020. Jim was born on the family homestead near Beulah, North Dakota August 26, 1935. He was the first of five children born to Joseph and Regina Weiand.

Jovie Marie Butler

December 30, 1976 – May 14, 2020

Jovie Marie Butler was an awesome, loving, caring wife, daughter, mother, sister and friend. May 14, 2020, Jovie left this life with a destination of heaven.

Born the first child, to Vern and Anita Kuhn December 30, 1976, who were living in Westcliffe at the time. Jovie attended school in Eads, North La Junta, La Junta, Rocky Ford, Pioneer Christian and graduated from Cheraw High School.