The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today awarded $9.4 million to support 25 research and outreach projects that will help mitigate pests, weeds and diseases on farms and in communities. The awards are made through NIFA's Crop Protection and Pest Management Program (CPPM) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program which have awarded more than $64.5 million since 2014.

Temperatures dipped significantly Thursday, and will remain at more seasonable levels through Saturday compared to the first two weeks of November.

This week at Lamar Theatre.

Starts Friday

Trolls; 6:45 p.m. daily

Marvel's Doctor Strange; 8:35 p.m. daily

Coming Soon

Hacksaw Ridge

Arrival

Fantastic Beasts

CLOSED THANKSGIVING

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget has been submitted to Kiowa County, Colorado for the ensuing year of 2017.  A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the commissioner’s office of the Kiowa County courthouse where same is open for public inspection.  Such proposed budget will be considered at a budget hearing of the county commissioners of Kiowa County, Colorado to be held at the County Courthouse on November 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

Applications are being sought for grants to assist farmers and ranchers who were impacted by 2012/2013 floods and fires.

Ensuring those serving in the nation’s armed forces and diplomatic service receive their holiday mail in time is a priority for the Postal Service. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

• Deadlines for Christmas delivery to U.S. Military and APO/FPO depend on the destination. For most destinations, the following cutoff dates apply:

Priority Packages  and First-Class Cards and Letters: Dec 9

Priority Express Mail: Dec 16

Many Colorado farmers are extending their growing seasons, and farmers’ markets are moving indoors for the fall and winter.  The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Winter Farmers’ Market List provides information about markets statewide. Additional online resources include the Colorado Food and Agriculture Gift Guide and Colorado Christmas Tree List, which help connect holiday shoppers with local producers.

Weisbrod Hospital Auxiliary is planning their annual Fall Bazaar for Saturday, November 19th. 

• Fanny Murdock Giving Trees, tradition started years ago, will be put up around the county. Trees will be located at the Towner Senior Center, the Sheridan Lake Post Office, Eads, Post Office and the Kiowa County National Bank in Eads