Affiliated Voters: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 is the last day for voters who are affiliated with a political party to change or withdraw political party affiliation if they wish to vote in a different party’s primary election for the upcoming June 26, 2018 Primary Mail Ballot Election.
Register or make your corrections on line at www.govotecolorado.com or stop by the Kiowa County Clerk and Recorder’s Office.
Despite the start of spring thunderstorms, Colorado’s drought situation continued to deteriorate. One-third of the state is in the two worst categories of drought.
Some areas showed improvements, with the northeast and north central areas continuing to lead that trend as the area benefitted from moderate to heavy rain, with some locations receiving up to three inches of rain.
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper visited the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site in Kiowa County Wednesday to pay respects to those who died in the 1864 attack led by Colorado U.S. Volunteer Cavalry led by Colonel John Chivington. Peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho native Americans were camped at the location and received assurances they would not be harmed. Instead, Chivington’s attack left 230 people dead, more than half of whom were women and children.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 18 minutes
Makes: 6 Servings
This is the perfect one-dish dinner when the garden is in full swing. It is a traditional French stew, originating in an area that is present day Nice. It is a delicious dish that can be served hot or cold.
Scientists have developed a detailed analysis of how 22 recent hurricanes would be different if they formed under the conditions predicted for the late 21st century.
While each storm's transformation would be unique, on balance, the hurricanes would become a little stronger, a little slower-moving, and a lot wetter.
In one example, Hurricane Ike -- which killed more than 100 people and devastated parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast in 2008 -- could have 13 percent stronger winds, move 17 percent slower, and be 34 percent wetter if it formed in a future, warmer climate.
Representatives from manufacturing companies will be coming together June 29 for the Northeast Colorado Manufacturing Partnership (NECOM) Expo, running from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Northeastern Junior College, 100 College Avenue in Sterling. The Expo promotes local manufacturing and brings people together to learn, network and share information vital to the industry’s continued growth.
The Finney County Conservation District along with the Finney County Extension Council is presenting their 4thAnnual Ag Women of the Heartland Conference June 1-2, 2018. The theme for this year’s conference is “Keep Calm and Farm On” and will include presentations from Kansas Ag Women with a focus on adapting and overcoming adversity. Registration is $25 (two for the price of one when you bring a first-time attendee.)
