In 1990, President George H. W. Bush proclaimed November as National Native American Heritage Month. Every November since 1990, each president has followed with a proclamation encouraging Americans to honor and observe the history of the very first Americans and to remember the contributions, sacrifices, and service that many native peoples have given to the United States. At the same time, not all of our nation’s history with Native Americans has been positive or equitable.

There is a 65 to 75 percent chance of La Niña conditions continuing through the winter according to the Climate Prediction Center, up from 55 to 65 percent in late October when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its winter outlook. There is a greater than 50 percent chance of the conditions continuing though the February to April time frame. La Niña conditions were also present for the winter of 2016-2017 before returning to average conditions for the summer.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

CRP Contract Management - Contact FSA or NRCS with questions.  Producers have been notified of required completion dates.

County Committee Meeting – TBA

October 1^st – November 30^th - Fiscal Year 2018 First CRP grazing period – Contract Management.  FSA and NRCS approval required

November 12^th -  Last date to remove hay bales from CRP (FSA prior approval required)

Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists are predicting an excellent season for quail hunting in southeast Colorado and the potential for very good pheasant hunting in northeast Colorado for the 2017-18 season.

15 Years Ago

November 8, 2002

• Happy 130th Birthday Eads USPS. Come & share our special day, Nov 17 from 9am-12:30pm.

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Applications Must be received by Friday, December 15, 2017

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Colorado is currently accepting applications for enrollment into the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).  EQIP is a voluntary Farm Bill program that provides financial assistance for conservation systems such as animal waste management facilities, irrigation system efficiency improvements, fencing, water supply development, riparian protection, and wildlife habitat enhancement.&nb

The Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association will feature a presentation on Charles Goodnight, his life and legacy, Saturday, November 11.  The meeting will be held at the J. W. Rawlings Heritage Center located at 560 Bent Avenue, Las Animas, CO.  Prior to the presentation members will hold a general meeting at 11:00 a.m. followed by a catered lunch (cost $10). 

Kidde, a unit of United Technologies Corp., has announced the recall of more than 40 million fire extinguishers sold in the United States and Canada since 1973. The extinguishers can become clogged, or may require excessive effort to operate the units, and they may fail to work in an emergency. The nozzle on the units may also come off with enough force to cause damage or injuries.