As the snow starts to accumulate in the mountains, snowmobilers are reminded to prepare their machines and safety equipment for winter, and to get their annual registration.
“Snowmobiling is great fun, but breaking down far from the parking lot can be dangerous,” said Josh Stoudt, trails coordinator for Colorado Parks and Wildlife in Durango.
Across Colorado, farmers and ranchers are using best management practices to help keep nutrients out of lakes and streams and improve Colorado’s water quality. These forward-thinking producers believe the most effective way to reach agriculture and achieve the best results is through outreach and voluntary action. Their stories and resources are now available to help other producers care for Colorado’s waterways.
In the latest sweep of Colorado's The Heat is On campaign, CDOT, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and other law enforcement agencies collaborated to halt impaired drivers over Halloween weekend, resulting in the arrests of 375 drivers—an increase from 325 arrests during last year's fall campaign.
One of our most popular features for nearly 17 years - a full-page color photo on the front of the Kiowa County Press showing various impressions of life in Kiowa County and across Colorado.
Copies of the print version of the Kiowa County Press can be purchased each week at Kiowa Healthmart, COOP C-Store in Eads, Haswell Propane, and Thunderbird Petroleum, our at our business office at 1208 Maine Street, Eads.
Shown below - the front page of the November 10, 2017, Kiowa County Press - Saluting veterans. Photo by Jeanne Sorensen.
Monday, Nov. 13
7:00 p.m. FFA Chili Supper and Creed Speaking
Lunch: Ham & Beans w/ Cornbread
Tuesday, Nov. 14
3:00 p.m. MS BB (H) Holly * Girls Only Released at 2:30
Lunch: Nachos w/ Spanish Rice
Wednesday, Nov. 15
Lunch: Chicken Spaghetti
Thursday, Nov. 16
3:00 p.m. MS BB (H) Wiley * Girls Only Released at 2:30
1:00 p.m. Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner
11:00 Elem Lunch
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking the public for information about two bull elk found dead and abandoned about a half-mile from the summit of Cottonwood Pass, along County Road 306, Sunday, November 5.
The Elbert County Sheriff’s Office has announced the names of two men who were found shot to death Thursday at a home near Simla.
Luis Suarez, 30, of El Paso County, was found dead outside the home located in the 30000 block of Highway 24. He had suffered a gunshot wound to the torso.
Lamar Community College will be hosting an Open House November 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Betz Technology Center.
“We are excited to be adding a fall Open House to our schedule this year,” said Tori Hawks, Coordinator of Recruiting at LCC. “At the Open House, we can help students apply for admission, apply for scholarships, introduce them to professors, and learn more about LCC in general. We hope to see a lot of new faces here that night and help everyone that walks through the doors.”
