COLORADO

The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 970,000 head as of January 1, 2018. The latest inventory was down 2 percent from December 1, 2017, but up 8 percent from January 1, 2017. The inventory included 565,000 steers and steer calves, down 1 percent from last year’s number. The number of heifers and heifer calves, at 405,000 head, are up 23 percent from a year ago.

The closeout to January continues a generally warm and dry trend for Colorado’s eastern plains, with a return of fire weather conditions expected Tuesday. Western Colorado, though cooler, will also see above-average temperatures to kick off the week.

Eastern Plains

While mountain areas can expect a small amount of snow along with early morning wind Sunday, most of the region will be dry, with temperatures above seasonal norms.

15 Years Ago

January 24, 2003

• Remington Brandt and Lori Weirich competed in the regional round of the Elks Hoop Shoot contest. Both got opportunity to advance to the regional completion.
• Beth Stavely, Eads senior, has been nominated to compete in the National Honor Society scholarship competition.
• Wild Horse Roundup-Curtis Schrimp: Congratulations to Kathy Bledsoe for winning Grand Champion with her Llamas at the Stock Show.

25 Years Ago

January 28, 1993

It might have been the winter doldrums that did it. You can never be sure of these things. It’s just that … well, Doc is one of those guys who can’t stand to see anyone bored. He claims it’s bad for their inner chemistry, and since he has more initials after his name than anyone else in town, we tend to listen to him.

When it happened, we in the inner circle of the World Dilemma Think Tank down at the Mule Barn truck stop thought back on what Doc had said a year ago when the temperature dropped, along with everyone’s spirits.

• Cooking at Home - Catfish Stew and Rice
• Baby Shower - Taylor Maverick McCracken
• Kiowa County Hospital District Minutes – November 28, 2017
• Happy Birthday to ... 

HEALING OR CRUSHING

“The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4

An unmanned aircraft system (UAS), sometimes called a drone, is an aircraft without a human pilot onboard – instead, the UAS is controlled from an operator on the ground.

When you fly a drone in the United States, it is your responsibility to understand and abide by the rules.

Conditions Report - Statewide

Rivers and Creeks

Dennis H. McDaniel

December 18, 1947 - January 25, 2018

Funeral Services are pending. Mr. McDaniel died unexpectedly at his home in Cheyenne Wells.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.