Home Country
When Dewey and Emily walked into the Mule Barn the other day, they were greeted with applause and whistles. Emily blushed and Dewey took a bow, almost hitting the coffee pot Loretta was carrying.
“I hear you too really fell for each other,” Doc said. “And the way I hear it, many times.”
“That’s right, Doc, I finally cornered him and we’re planning a wedding,” Emily said.
Emily is a brave soul, taking for a husband the most accident prone human being since Wrong Way Corrigan.
Parts of John Martin Reservoir Shore Closed
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking visitors to John Martin Reservoir State Park to help protect two rare birds that nest on its shores.
Interactive Map – Guide to USDA, SBA Colorado Drought Disaster Designations and Assistance
Editor's note: Additional counties have received designations. See the latest updates here.
Drought conditions that began to increase in December continue to impact the state, with nearly one-third of Colorado in the extreme or exceptional categories.
Photo of the Week
One of our most popular features for over 17 years - a full-page color photo on the front of the Kiowa County Press showing various impressions of life in Kiowa County and across Colorado.
Copies of the print version of the Kiowa County Press can be purchased each week at Kiowa Healthmart, COOP C-Store in Eads, Haswell Propane, and Thunderbird Petroleum, our at our business office at 1208 Maine Street, Eads.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
BIRTHDAYS
May 21
- Ryker Joseph Bryant
- Jax Cordova
- Douglas Weirich
- Savannah Jones
- Randy Carney
May 22
- Zach Kopasz
- Krysta Elam* In Memory
- Stacey Grogan
May 23
- Grayson Weber
- Kennedy Gyurman
- Thomas Dean Oquist
- Tom Davis
- Callie Rusher
- Micki Faulkin
- Kody Lane
- Brad Morgan
May 24
Cooking at Home - Cheesy Swiss Steak
Makes: 8 servings
This crock pot recipe can be cooked for 8-10 hours on the low setting or for 4-5 hours on the high setting.
Colorado Parks Invites Southeast Colorado Families to Register for Outdoor Adventure Weekend
Residents of Southeast Colorado are invited by Colorado Parks and Wildlife to register now for our annual Southeast Region Outdoor Adventure Weekend at John Martin Reservoir State Park.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Southeast Colorado
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for most of southeast Colorado. The watch will be in effect until 10:00 p.m.
Counties covered included
