UPDATED - This article has been updated to reflect increased fire danger for Tuesday

The National Weather Service Offices in Pueblo, Goodland and Boulder have issued a Red Flag Warning for all of eastern Colorado Tuesday due to the extreme fire danger.

Cooler temperatures Sunday were replaced with highs in the low to mid-80s Monday, along with drier air.

About Town

Doris Lessenden

“….always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.” I Peter 3:15

With the official start of autumn approaching Friday, temperatures Sunday will feel like the season is well underway.
Most of the eastern plains can expect temperatures in the mid-60s to low 70s Sunday – slightly below average - with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, particularly near the southern mountains as an upper level disturbance moves into the western half of the state during the afternoon.

National Preparedness Month continues with the third week focus on practicing and building your plans.  It also includes plans to reconnect with your family after a disaster. A family emergency communication plan is an essential component of emergency planning.

The popular hunting magazines often display colorful photographs of huge bull elk standing in open meadows presenting easy targets. The reality in the mountains of Colorado, however, is far different. 

Birthdays

September 18

• Mikyla Scott
• Brando Lening
• C.H Lening
• Delores Eikenberg
• Garrett Smith
• C.H. Williams
• Teri Castle
• Silas Webster

September 19

• Robert Kern
• Sarah Galloway
• Bo Chandler Kent
• Charlotte Phillips
• Jean Frazee
• Kenny Lindholm
• Madison Splitter

September 20

• Bart Michael
• Keith Crow

September 21

It’s fair time again. Time for dreams to come true and for disappointments to temporarily sweep through our lives. But the disappointments can’t really get much of a purchase, because there’s too much fun going on.

Don’t be fooled by the name. Wet Mountain Wildlife Rehabilitation Inc., (WMWR) is not a large nonprofit with a huge staff and deep-pocketed donors.