Conditions Report - Statewide

Statewide Conditions 

Colorado Senator Cory Gardner announced Friday that he will be voting yes on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Friday, the U.S. Senate voted to end debate and move Kavanaugh’s nomination forward.

The final confirmation vote is expected this weekend. The confirmation process has been contentious and included allegations of sexual assault by several women.

Despite rain in western Colorado this week, half of the state remains in the two worst drought categories. Most of the southwest quarter of the state is in exceptional drought, with much of the remainder of western Colorado in extreme conditions. Neighboring portions of Utah, Arizona and New Mexico are experiencing similar drought issues and, collectively, are under worst drought impacts in the United States.

Saturday, Oct. 6

• FFA MFE lv 10:00 a.m. 
• 10:00 a.m. MS VB at C.W.
• 11:30 a.m. HS VB at C.W. * Varsity will play 1^st
• VB Leave Time 8:30 a.m. 
• 11:00 MS FB at C.W.
• 2:00 HS FB at C.W.
• FB Leave Time 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 7

• FFA MFE

Monday, Oct. 8

• Homecoming Week
• Upperclassmen
• Monday: Mexico
• Freshmen
• Monday: Mexican Food
• 3:00 p.m.

Due to an extensive land and road closure caused by the Silver Creek Fire, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will offer hunters who hold licenses for Game Management Unit 27 the opportunity to request a license refund or preference points restoration up to the day before the season begins, effective immediately.

More than 1,500 acres of cabbage are harvested in Colorado each year. Cabbage relatives include broccoli and cauliflower, and there are more than 400 varieties of cabbage in the world. Choose cabbage heads with compact leaves that are heavy for their size. Cabbage is very low in sodium and an excellent source of Vitamin C. Look for Colorado cabbage at your local grocery store, farmers’ market or at restaurants across the state. Each month the Colorado Department of Agriculture features a different commodity to highlight the variety and quality of products grown in the state.

Leona Marie Blackwelder

June 17, 1925 – September 2018

Written by Leona Blackwelder

Jane Borns

July 21, 1932 – October 3, 2018

A celebration of life for longtime Kit Carson resident, Jane Borns will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 8, 2018, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Kit Carson with Pastor Bill Viergutz officiating. Interment will follow at the Kit Carson Cemetery. 

Visitation for Jane will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  Sunday, October 7, 2018, at the Peacock Family Chapel and Monday, October 8, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. 

An organization sending mailers to Coloradans encouraging them to register for the November 6 general election is contacting already registered voters, causing anger and confusion.

The Secretary of State's office has heard from a number of voters who have received a letter from "BeRegistered," prompting Deputy Secretary of State Suzanne Staiert to contact the organization.

The Lamar Community College Rodeo team will host its annual Antelope Stampede October 5 through 7 at the Prowers County Sand & Sage Fairgrounds.  

Fourteen teams from throughout Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska will compete over three days with performances at 6:00 p.m. Friday, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, and 11:00 a.m. Sunday.