Death Notice - Donald L. Phillips
Donald L Phillips
(July 16, 1936 - July 9, 2017) 
Mr. Phillips passed away unexpectedly at his home in Eads Sunday.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 13th at the Praise Community Church in Eads.
Visitation will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 12th at Praise Community Church.
Body Recovered at Lake Pueblo
Divers searching for a missing fisherman discovered a body in Lake Pueblo Monday afternoon.
The remains were immediately turned over to Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter for identification and determination of a cause of death.
The search was initiated early Sunday by Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff after witnesses reported seeing a man enter the water while he was fishing from the north shore in the State Wildlife Area, west of Lake Pueblo State Park.
About Town
“Rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.” I Peter 2:1. Every day we can reject destructive habits and experience new life in Jesus.
Search Underway for Missing Man at Lake Pueblo
Emergency responders from Pueblo-area agencies are searching Lake Pueblo Sunday for a man who went missing while fishing from the north shore in the State Wildlife Area.
Witnesses called 9-1-1 early Sunday morning after seeing a 65-year-old Pueblo West man enter the water to retrieve his fishing rod.
The emergency call was made when the man didn't return to shore.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers launched a search using low-powered sonar, and called in the Pueblo County Sheriff's Department dive team to assist in the search for the man, who has not been identified.
Business Development Grant Money Available
Funding for fiscal year 2017 is still available to offset international business development and marketing costs through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). Grants are available for up to $15,000 for eligible costs. Grants can be used to help cover the costs of:
Appointments Announced for State Ag Commission
The State Agricultural Commission formulates policy with respect to the management of the Department of Agriculture. The Commission also advises and makes recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly.
For a term expiring March 1, 2019: Rebecca Lynn Larson of Longmont, an Unaffiliated, from the Second Agricultural District to serve as a member from the State at-large, and occasioned by the resignation of Susan Kay Petrocco of Brighton, appointed.
Summer’s Here - Hot Days Ahead
Most of Colorado will remain dry and hot Sunday, though mountain areas can expect to see isolated thunderstorms. Limited relief from the heat is expected later in the week.
Eastern Colorado
Temperatures will remain above the seasonal average Sunday, with most areas in the mid-90s and above. Lamar will be the hot spot for the southeast, with a high of 97 expected. Eads trails only slightly with a high of 95. Las Animas and El Paso counties will reach the upper 80s.
