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 1,010,000 head as of January 1, 2019. The latest inventory represents no change in inventory from December 1, 2018, but is up 4 percent from January 1, 2018.

The inventory included 570,000 steers and steer calves, up 1 percent from last year’s number. The number of heifers and heifer calves, at 440,000 head, are up 9 percent from a year ago. 

A winter storm watch in southeast Colorado has been upgraded to a warning for several counties, including Kiowa County.

Three to six inches of heavy snow is expected through the end of the warning at noon Saturday, with some areas potentially receiving more. Winds are expected to gust up to 55 miles per hour.

Update: the winter weather advisory for northeast and western Colorado expanded to eastern Colorado along the Interstate 25 corridor. The map of southeast Colorado shown below has been revised.

Snow will be returning to large portions of Colorado Friday, with advisories, watches and warning issued for numerous areas.

This week at Lamar Theatre

Breakfast and lunch at Eads elementary, middle and high schools for February 25-28, 2019. Were your school meals ever this tasty?

All the best RV campgrounds have a few things in common: a fantastic location, spotless grounds, and accommodations that make your stay as comfortable as possible. These specifications led us to choose these four campgrounds as some of the best Colorado has to offer.

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site (NHS) Acting Superintendent Janet Frederick has announced the temporary closure of the Monument Hill Overlook and areas immediately surrounding the overlook. “As part of the long-range management improvements to the park, the Monument Hill area is being rehabilitated. to assure safety and accessibility to all visitors.” said Frederick. 

The Regular Meeting of the Town of Eads Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Shields, Tuesday January 8, 2019 at 5:07 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 Lisa Trigilio

Absent – Justin McLoud

Town Clerk- Robin Fox –Present

Assistant Clerk- Shealynn McCracken-Present

Director of Public Works- Van Brown- Present

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