Pages from the Past - From our 131-year Archives
15 Years Ago
April 25, 2003
Home Country
Doc smiled and felt really good inside when he heard the familiar bird song.
“Hey there, Wheezer,” he said, “happy spring!”
For some reason, this mourning dove with the speech impediment comes around to Doc’s back yard every spring, and Doc thinks that’s just all right. If ol’ Wheez didn’t have that distinctive voice, Doc would never know if this bird favored his yard or was just another bird looking for a home. Let’s face it, Wheezer looks just like every other dove in town.
Alcohol Suspected in Fatal Otero County Crash Saturday
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a single vehicle crash that claimed the life of man from Swink.
According to information from CSP Trooper Michael Tafoya, John Miguel Narez-Estrada, 28, was driving a 2013 Ford Raptor pickup west on Highway 10 about three miles west of La Junta in Otero county. The vehicle drifted off the right side of the road and crashed into a bridge abutment. The pickup became airborne and was engulfed in flames before it landed in an irrigation canal.
Narez-Estrada was pronounced dead at the scene.
USDA Update - April 28, 2018
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
- PRIMARY NESTING SEASON - March 15th- July 15 - NO CRP Contract Management ALLOWED
- FARM LOAN Personnel in Kiowa County Service Center – Tuesday, May 8th
- FSA County Committee Meeting – June 5th
- CRP Continuous Signup - CRP Grassland OFFERS ONLY. Producers interested are urged to contact FSA Office. NOW!!- File form CCC-633 EZ page 1 with FSA before losing beneficial intere
LCC’s Hoey Earns Buckle, Sets Sights on National Finals Rodeo
Lamar Community College freshman Nate Hoey has his eye on the College National Finals Rodeo after winning the top spot and the buckle for bull riding at the Casper College Rodeo this past weekend. Teammates Tacie Canfield and Kyeann Gordon also placed in breakaway roping and team roping.
Upcoming Events
Around Kiowa County
- Sheridan Lake Bible Church is having a new Bible study, "The Armor of God", on Fridays at 9a.m.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to meet May 3 and 4 in Grand Junction
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will discuss adopting recommendations for 2018 Big Game limited licenses, the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program and consider rules and designation of the Cameo Shooting and Educational Complex. The Commission will also hear updates on the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and begin discussing the next Big Game Season Structure at its May meeting in Grand Junction.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
BIRTHDAYS
April 30
- Jason Engstrom
- Jamie Crockett
- Rich Carter
- Eunice Weber
- Craig Bronson
- Jeremiah Stum
May 1
- Krystal Ramsey
- Benji Davis
- Helen Woolsey
- Sienna Phelps
May 2
- John Lynch
- Eric Jenson
- Camryn Shade
- Bryan Grogan
- Cody Fox
- Wyatt Lane
May 3