Note: March 12 through 18 is Flood and Wildfire Safety Week in Colorado. This is the sixth article in a series on safety and preparedness. See Thursday’s article here
During this Colorado Flood Safety and Wildfire Awareness Week we have discussed floods, flash floods, and how to stay safe when flooding threatens. We also told you that areas burned by wildfires are highly susceptible to flash floods within the first two or three years after the wildfire.
Extension – It’s more than 4-H!
By Jeramy McNeely
Note: March 12 through 18 is Flood and Wildfire Safety Week in Colorado. This is the fifth article in a series on safety and preparedness. See Wednesday’s article here
Did you know that the Coyote is our country’s second largest canine? Often misunderstood, the coyote has profound impact on our everyday lives. Join the Rocky Mountain Conservancy on March 25 for the Coyotes: The Song Dogs of the West class, taught by Jared Gricoskie, to learn about those impacts and why the coyote is one of the most common predators in the United States.
Coloradans can purchase a 2017 fishing license starting March 15 through Colorado Parks and Wildlife. An annual license is good starting April 1, 2017 through March 30, 2018. CPW provides a range of options for anglers from the annual fishing license to the one-day fishing license as well as educational opportunities for those new to angling.
By Shawn Gillette
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site (NHS) hosted 6,847 visitors in 2016, almost one thousand visitors more than the previous year. Visitation to the park has been increasing annually since 2011.
By Sharon Scott
Congratulations to the Holly boys basketball team on winning Championship at the State Tournament; the Cheyenne Wells boys basketball team on winning 2nd place; the Kit Carson girls basketball team on winning Championship and the Kit Carson boys basket ball team on winning 3rd place. All of you should be very proud of your accomplishments and representing our area so well.
Evan and Jen Hopkins and children went to Woodston, KS this past weekend to visit family and friends.
Note: March 12 through 18 is Flood and Wildfire Safety Week in Colorado. This is the fourth article in a series on safety and preparedness. See Tuesday’s article here
Flash floods are no strangers to Colorado. Since the year 1900, nearly 300 people have been killed in flash floods across the Centennial State.
by Kristin Lubbers
Earlier this month, middle school girls from Lamar, Granada, Holly, Wiley, McClave, Eads, Campo, and Pritchett schools attended the Girls in the Middle Conference held at Lamar Community College. The day was packed with fun-filled activities related to career exploration, following a Survivor theme.
The conference began with a welcome by Dr. Linda Lujan, Lamar Community College President, followed by keynote speaker, Lauren Jones.
