Jacquelin L. Kirmer, 83 died Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City. She was born October 31, 1932 the daughter of Theron King & Frances Agnes (Chamberlain) Fluke.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer Nate Martinez was honored by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies for his bravery with the Pogue-Elms Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award, during the WAFWA summer convention in Cody, Wyo., July 25, 2016.

“This award recognizes Nate’s quick response and bravery, as qualities to be emulated by others when faced with similar scenarios.” said Bob Broscheid, CPW’s Director, regarding the circumstances that occurred last year near Dinosaur, Colo. “Nate reacted exactly as trained, and we couldn't be more proud of him.”

Exports of Colorado food and agricultural products have tripled in the past decade, reaching $2 billion in 2014.  To help Colorado companies develop export opportunities, the Colorado Department of Agriculture is hosting an Export Seminar on September 1, 2016, 9am-5pm in Broomfield. The seminar is designed to help companies new to exporting or companies looking to increase already established exports.

By Chris Sorensen

With monsoon moisture continuing to enter the area, afternoon and evening thunderstorms will be a possibility throughout the week.

High temperatures will be in the mid- to upper 90s Sunday through Wednesday before falling to the low 90s Thursday, and further dropping to the upper 80s Friday and Saturday.

Overnight lows will be in the mid-60s for Kiowa County.

While the chances of storms are at the lower end of the scale, be prepared for heavy rains that could lead to flash flooding.

You are cordially invited to the 25th annual Limon Heritage Festival on Saturday, August 6th in the downtown Railroad Park, Depot, Exhibit Building, and Town Hall. Get ready to leave the hustle and bustle of this day and age for a trip back in time to when chivalry was the norm, traffic jams consisted of horse and buggies, and the Old West was truly won.

68 Colorado Traffic Fatalities in 2015 Involved Distracted Drivers

The first step in overcoming any bad habit is admitting you have one. And data suggests Coloradans do in fact have a dangerous habit — distracted driving. Last year in Colorado, 15,574 crashes and 68 traffic fatalities involved distracted drivers. Aiming to reduce distraction on Colorado roadways, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is unveiling a new public safety video and campaign, calling distracted driving exactly what it is — a Killer Habit.

Slim Randles

The evening was one of those that come back to you time after time, year after long year. It comes back and whispers of how good life can be when you’re well fed, enjoying life, and a good friend shares the front porch with you on a summer’s evening.

It was that way with Doc and Steve the other night. Doc thought he might have to do a scientific paper on the soporific effects of ice tea, fried chicken, and corn on the cob. As long as it didn’t take any effort.

By Pastor Rich Z

HOLD THE WIND

"I, the preacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem. I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and  indeed all is vanity and grasping for the wind." Ecclesiastes 1:12,15

15 Years Ago

August 3, 2001

Crop Reports: Almost all winter wheat harvested, but progress remain slightly behind 5 year average. The spring wheat crop rated mostly good to fair. Corn silked at 60 % conditions good to excellent.

25 Years Ago

August 1, 1991