“Out House” At Our House

The wind Tuesday was really something --guess we should not complain as we escaped some of the terrible problems of other areas. 

We got through pretty well--looked like it might have blown some feathers off the chickens--- and we did have one structure damage.

At our place growing up, we had an "Out-House."  In the very early forties it was there and served a great purpose.  In the late forties it got remodeled a bit but was still there and still served a purpose.  It

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Colorado Crops Progress Summary – April 22, 2018

Several counties across the state received needed moisture in the form of rain and snow late in the week, helping to replenish diminishing soil moisture supplies, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. However, areas stricken by persistent drought conditions unfortunately remained dry, particularly southern counties.

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Deadline Approaching to Nominate Farms, Ranches for 100-Year Recognition

April 30 is the deadline this year to nominate a farm or ranch that has been in operation for at least 100 years for recognition at the Colorado State Fair.

Governor Richard Lamm created the Colorado Centennial Farms and Ranches program in 1986 to call attention to the role of agriculture in the state’s development. Families who have owned and operated their farm or ranch for 100 years or more can submit a nomination for an award, along with being recognized at the annual state fair, which begins in late August.

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Pages from the Past - From our 131-year Archives

15 Years Ago

April 18, 2003

  • Bonnie Lessenden was named the 2003 Southeast Colorado Cattle Woman of the Year during the annual meeting in Rocky Ford.
  • High winds blanketed the area with a blanket of dirt. A light rain shower and hail also reported in the county.
  • Denver television sports personality Marcia Neville was in Eads to present trophies to the Eads High School girls and boys basketball teams.

25 Years Ago

April 21, 1993

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