I guess that ole' man winter finally decided to make an appearance in our area.  It has been near blizzard conditions since around 1:00 p.m. today.  About everyone I called, didn't have any news and was glad to be inside and staying warm.

All of the outdoor Christmas decorations are put away for another year.  Now we have moved on into the next events of our life.  We are having babies (goats that is).  We had a set of triplets Thursday - they are so cute - but like all things, they outgrow that.

Dear EarthTalk: Can you settle this age-old question for me once and for all: Is it greener to take showers or baths? And how can I save water either way?     -- Tim Jackson, Queensbury, NY

While drought conditions were largely unchanged in Colorado after six weeks of rapid deterioration, severe drought expanded into southeast Colorado.

“The Lord will keep you from all harm. He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” Psalm 121: 7 & 8.

Last week Pastor Russell Parker and pianist, Anetta Maxcy led the Weisbrod Chapel-Church. The pastors of Kiowa County take turns each Sunday to bring the Word and music to residents and sometimes, when the C.N.A.s have time, they help residents hold hymn books to sing.

Snow covered roads, slick conditions

Widespread snow is falling across the state this morning, covering roads and conditions are slick on major corridors.  CDOT crews are focusing efforts on plowing and treating interstates and major state routes, making multiple passes.  

[Updated to reflect the closures of Interstate 70 and US Highway 36, along with watch and warning updates.] A winter storm stretching from Colorado to the Great Lakes is bringing snow, wind and colder temperatures across the area.

• Home Country
• Pages from the Past - From Our 131-Year Archives
• Pastor’s Pearls
• Happy Birthday to ... 

It was strange, Doc thought. All these years. All these people. It still hurts.

Old Tom had died around midnight, and Doc didn’t get more than an hour’s sleep since then. Just before he went, Tom reached out and gripped Doc’s hand and thanked him for everything. He was smiling when he went.

15 Years Ago

January 17, 2003

• Kiowa County Economic Development Foundation has begun its annual membership drive. KCEDF is dedicated to the managed growth & development of Kiowa County and the welfare of its residents.

25 Years Ago

January 21, 1993

• Kasey Kemper was one of the successful National Western Stock Show Catch-A-Calf contestants at the Sat. morning performance of the rodeo.

40 Years Ago

January 20, 1978