Slim Randles

There is a nighttime sweetness and hope that hovers over us this time of year here at home. This is a time for summing up and looking ahead … and a time for dreams.

And at night… ah, that’s the time, isn’t it? Outside it’s dark, December dark, and we’re inside and warm and cocooned up. The cold makes our world shrink, especially at night.

But we have our dreams.

By Pastor Rich Z

CHRISTMAS

“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows. After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit...” Matthew 1:18

One of our most popular features from the past 15 years - a full-page color photo on the front of the Kiowa County Press showing various impressions of life in Kiowa County. While a limited number of copies continue to be printed and distributed each week at Kiowa Healthmart, COOP C-Store in Eads, Haswell Propane, and Thunderbird Petroleum, we wanted to bring this feature to our online readers as well.

Shown below - the front page of the December 9, 2016, Kiowa County Press - trails in the sky. Photo by Jeanne Sorensen.

The U.S. Senate approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), legislation that included language authored by Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) to expedite payments to entities that assumed response costs associated with the Gold King Mine spill and direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to work with affected states, Indian tribes, and local governments on a long-term water quality monitoring program of the rivers contaminated by the spill.   



Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams has officially certified the results of the 2016 general election, although the final results were 

Lamar Rotary and Prowers County Rotaract members are working hard to prepare for an exceptional family event, our “Rotary Kids’ Christmas,” on Saturday, December 17^th at 10:00 a – 3:00 p.  The adventure will begin with a ride through the Enchanted Forest (Beech & Main east of the Train Depot) then continue at the Shore Arts Center (117 N. Main Street).  Starting with a visit and photo with Santa, there will be multiple activities appealing to kids and families.

15 Years Ago

December 14, 2001

• USDA Update Rod Johnson: Farm Bill debate continues. It is still a tossup just when we will see a new bill.

25 Years Ago

December 12, 1991

By Bob Garver

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has ordered flags be flown at half-staff on all public buildings statewide beginning immediately until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of John Glenn, and as proclaimed by President Barack Obama. 

The full text of the president’s proclamation:

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release Dec. 9, 2016

DEATH OF JOHN GLENN

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By Chris Sorensen

After days of below-freezing temperatures, the weekend may seem closer to a tropical paradise.

Mostly sunny skies and a high near 40 are expected Friday, with an overnight low dropping to the mid-teens.

Saturday will be the warmest day over the coming week, with the high reaching 50 before dropping to the mid-20s at night.

Look for mid-40s Sunday and Monday, with lows in the upper teens.