Third earthquake in a week is strongest this year for Colorado

An earthquake that struck Montrose County Monday shortly before 10:30 a.m. is the strongest in the state so far this year.

The quake, which occurred at 10:22 a.m., measured 4.5 on the Richter Scale according to the United States Geological Survey. Early reports placed the quake at magnitude 5.3 but were later revised. The quake was centered about 58 miles southeast of Montrose.

Nearly 700 people have reported feeling the earthquake, which occurred about one-half mile beneath the surface. Reports were received from Grand Junction to Cortez, and locations in Utah.

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Kiowa County Commissioners meeting minutes – February 14, 2019

The Kiowa County Commissioner's regular meeting was called to order by Chairman, Richard Scott at 9:00 am on February 14, 2019. Commissioner Oswald opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance were:

Richard Scott, Chairman 

Donald Oswald, Commissioner Howard Robertson, Commissioner Delisa Weeks, County Clerk 

Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Scott moved and Robertson seconded the motion to approve the minutes with one correction. Motion carried. 

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Kiowa County Resolution: Declaring Kiowa County to be a Second Amendment sanctuary county

RESOLUTION 2019-03 

A RESOLUTION FOR THE KIOWA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, KIOWA COUNTY, COLORADO, DECLARING KIOWA COUNTY TO BE A SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY COUNTY

WHEREAS, 30-11-101, C.R.S. provided that Counties have the authority to adopt and enforce ordinances and resolutions regarding health, safety and welfare issues; and 

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