U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette kicked off the highly anticipated Solar Decathlon 2017 event in Denver this week. The international competition shows consumers how to save money and energy with affordable energy products available today. Hundreds of collegiate students from the United States and Europe have assembled at the 61st and Peña Station in Denver to showcase their highly energy-efficient, innovation-packed solar houses for competition.

An innovative project developed cooperatively by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the city of Montrose has resulted in the establishment of a new state wildlife area for CPW and a new park for the city

The Cerro Summit State Wildlife Area, a 162-acre parcel that includes a 40-acre reservoir, opened on Sept. 29. It’s located about 15 miles east of Montrose just off U.S. Highway 50.

“This is a win-win-win for the public, the city and CPW,” said Renzo DelPiccolo, area wildlife manager in Montrose. “This is a great example of what can be done by some out-of-the-box thinking.”

John Martin Reservoir

The current water temperature is around 67 degrees and the water level is around 8 feet down. The fishing is rated as good for mainly boat anglers. The pan fish are biting well and anglers are catching plenty of crappie and sun fish on jigs. The best fishing has been near the dam. Anglers are catching other fish species such as wiper, drum, and catfish, but the fishing for these species has been much slower as of recently.
John Martin State Park

A cooler and somewhat foggy week for the eastern plains of Colorado transitions back to late summer-like conditions for the weekend ahead of a sharp drop in temperatures Monday.

Eastern Plains

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has issued a proclamation declaring October as Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to recognize the value that people with disabilities bring to Colorado’s workforce and to promote the hiring of individuals with disabilities.

Seven Lamar Community College students recently earned their place on the prominent President’s List by completing the summer semester with a perfect 4.0 GPA, including Kylie Bennett (Wiley), Sabrina Brewer (Hasty), Dominique Cardinelli (Hasty), Kaylee Fox (Hugo), Yadira Ramos Barraza (Lamar), Chloe Santos (Laredo, TX), and Kyndra Smith (Wiley).

LCC President Dr. Linda Lujan praised their hard work and dedication.

Friday, Oct. 6

8:30 a.m. HS KB @ Holly

2:00 p.m. MS VB (H) Walsh 2 Games Jv and Varsity 

3:00 p.m. MS FB (H) Walsh 5^th Quarter After Game 

4:00 p.m. HS VB (H) Walsh Varsity Only 

7:00 p.m. HS FB (H) Walsh

Saturday, Oct. 7

9:00 a.m. HS VB Swink Tournament Leave Time 6:45 a.m. 

9:00 Eads vs. Swink

11:00 Eads vs. Spingfield

2:00 Eads vs. Sangre de Cristo 

FFA Made for Excellence at Colorado Springs Hotel Elegante 

Sunday, Oct. 8

Jack Russell Gardner

November 13, 1937 – September 18, 2017

Jack Russell Gardner was born on November 13, 1937 in Denver, Colorado to John and Juanita Gardner. He passed away peacefully September 18,2017 at the age of 79 in the Cottonwood Care Center in Brighton, Colorado. Jack was preceded in death by his wife Linda, his sister, Elsie Faye Bendorf, and his mother and father.