The Regular Meeting of the Town of Eads Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Shields, Tuesday December 11, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall. Robin Fox, Town Clerk, took roll call:

Mayor – Joe D. Shields- present

Trustees – Present –Kathy McCracken, Terry Riley, Dennis Pearson, and Justin McLoud

Absent – Lisa Trigilio

Town Clerk- Robin Fox –Present

Assistant Clerk- Shealynn McCracken-Present

Director of Public Works- Van Brown- Present

After a month of largely unchanged drought conditions across Colorado, portions of southwest and south central Colorado saw welcome relief.

Exceptional drought, the most severe category, shifted to extreme conditions in central Montezuma County.

Fishing isn’t only a summer activity. Here’s our picks for the best places to ice fish in Colorado!

Chambers Lake

Chambers Lake is a 255 acre coldwater reservoir that’s seven miles east of Cameron Pass on Hwy 14. The lake offers a campground and boat ramp, and the most popular fish in the lake are by far the rainbow trout, lake trout, and kokanee salmon. The inlet bay is the best part of the lake to catch trout, whereas catching kokanee salmon is best done with jigs, which feature weights molded onto hooks in the shape of various creatures.

This week at Lamar Theatre

• The lapse of federal appropriations and the subsequent partial shutdown of government agencies has forced the closure of the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site in Kiowa County  for the safety of visitors and park resources
• FSA Office employees are officially furloughed beginning Monday, December 31st due to lapse in Federal government funding and will remain so until the funding has been restored.  Employees will not have access to email or voicemail during this time.
• NRCS Offices remain open until further notice.

Let’s get outdoors! There are so many ways to embrace nature when you live in Colorado, whether it’s hiking, horse riding, or skiing, you’re never out of options—especially during the winter. No matter what, there’s always something to do in the fresh air and sunlight.

When it comes to skiing, there are some different options for you, including downhill skiing and backcountry skiing. Today, however, we want to focus on cross-country skiing. This rewarding sport lets you take in the tremendous beauty around you as you take in the fresh air at your own pace.

Many people tend to forget about hiking in the winter. This is unfortunate, because we lose out on so many opportunities to experience the wintry side of nature – especially in Colorado. The snowcapped mountains and the extensive trails look that much more beautiful when they’re sparkling in the snow. Besides, hiking is a wonderful way to get your heart rate up and breathe in some fresh air. To get you inspired for a frosty hiking trip, we’ve selected some of the best winter hiking spots in Colorado.

Friday, Jan. 11

• 4:00 p.m. HS BB at Idalia lv 1:15 p.m. 4 Games 

Saturday, Jan. 12

• 10:00 a.m. W at Lamar lv 7:00 a.m. 

Monday, Jan. 14

• 3:00 p.m. MS League BB Trny at C.W.
• Lunch:  Corn Dogs 

Tuesday, Jan. 15

• MS League Championship Games Only at McClave 
• Lunch:  Italian Beef Steaks w/ Pasta Salad 

Wednesday, Jan.

Leanne reveals the simple secret to weight loss.