Bill to make state Outdoor Recreation Industry Office a permanent fixture passes committee

Legislation that would permanently establish the state Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) as a staple of the governor’s permanent Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) passed a key committee hurdle.

House Bill (HB) 1191 was referred by the House Energy and Environment Committee to the Appropriations Committee on Thursday.

2020 Flood and fire awareness week in Colorado: flood watches and warnings

This week is Flood and Wildfire Awareness Week in Colorado. The National Weather Service offices in the state, and KiowaCountyPress.net – a Weather Ready Nation partner – are bringing you a series of articles this week to help you improve your safety and preparedness. Sunday’s article provided a look at the risks that face Colorado.

From the Extension Agent – providing positive support

There are so many questions in this life that no one can answer.

What makes a person tick?

Is it the worry of family at home or something more?

What makes a person “Keep on keeping on?” 

Many people find it hard to face challenges in life. I have a hard time understanding this. I wish I could tell them to just move on and press through a challenge, but many don’t understand that and can’t move forward.

The hardest part is finding the right attuite to keep working and moving forward. 

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