Two pet dogs have tested positive for rabies, one in Weld County and one in Yuma County. These are the first cases of rabies among dogs in Colorado since 2003, when a dog from Texas tested positive. The last time a dog was exposed and developed rabies in Colorado was 1974. All contacts of these two dogs have been identified and have sought appropriate care to prevent rabies; these animals did not create a risk to other members of the public.

This year, 34 rabid skunks have been confirmed in nine Colorado counties. The Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds pet and livestock owners that rabies is a deadly disease that can spread from skunks to other mammals and vaccination is the single best method to protect pets and livestock.

Secretary of State: You can Help Shape Election Rules 

Colorado Secretary of State Williams is considering amendments to Colorado’s Rules Concerning Elections (8 CCR 1505-1). The changes are intended to improve the administration and enforcement of Colorado election law and to increase transparency and security in the election process. 

The main goals of the proposed rulemaking are to:

•Ensure proper administration of legislation recently passed by the Colorado General Assembly;

State Track 2017 Eads High School

 Leave Time Thursday 10:00 a.m. Send Off

Schedule of Events for EHS

Thursday, May 18, 2017:

4 p.m. Girls Discus (Mariah)

4 p.m. Boys Long Jump (Zach)

Friday, May 19, 2017:

8:30 a.m. Boys Triple Jump (Zach)

12:05 p.m. Girls Medley Relay (Brook, Miranda, Kaycee, Reagen)

12:30 p.m. Girls Triple Jump (Miranda, Kaylee)

The La Junta Police Department is the winner of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Region Partners in the Outdoors Award for 2017.

The award was announced May 11 at the annual Partners in the Outdoors conference held in Breckenridge.
The La Junta Police Department was nominated by CPW’s Steven Keefer, who serves as district wildlife manager in the La Junta area.

I don't really have any news this week. Between Mother's Day and Graduations, no one is home to get news from. Dick is home from having knee replacement surgery last Monday. Tom and I went back to Pueblo and brought him home on Wednesday and it's been a pretty rough time for the last few days.  He is getting sassy, so I think he's finally on the road to recovery. We had only been home on Wednesday about an hour when the big rain hit. I've heard of 2" to almost 4" in the area. Moisture is always welcome when it is not destructive.

Makes:   9 servings 

Try this hearty chowder full of carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, and clams that can be easily made in a slow cooker.

Ingredients

By Doris Lessenden

“Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” Psalm 8:1

Have you experienced flood damage to your home or business as a result of Colorado rainstorms? There are always many questions from the community on what is covered by insurance companies or other programs. The first step is to meet with your insurance agent to review your policy. Flood damage is covered under a separate flood insurance policy and not under your general policy. Flood insurance is purchased directly from your insurance agent.