Emergency crews responded to two lightning-sparked fires in Kiowa County Sunday night.
Fifty area fire fighters and nearly 40 pieces of equipment were used to contain the blazes, which occurred near the intersection of County Roads 49 and R, and along County Road 54.
Nearly 2,000 acres burned between the two fires, which were contained and in mop-up by 3:00 a.m. Monday morning.
Adobe Creek Reservoir
Fishing is slow for all species. The lake is still at a higher volume. Night fishing is the best time to fish due to warm daytime temperatures.
Arkansas Headwaters
By Doris Lessenden
Have you ever trusted in someone or something and been disappointed or let down? The Psalm writer wrote in Psalm 20:7 “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord of God.”
Lee and Maxine (Peck) Blooding celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends in Fort Collins Saturday afternoon. The Bloodings organized the Prairie Queen 4-H Club in l948 so there are still some adults in this community who lovingly remember them and the life changing lessons they taught us.
Town of Eads June 14 Meeting Minutes
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Eads Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Shields, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall. Shealynn McCracken, Assistant Town Clerk, took roll call:
Mayor – Joe D. Shields- present
Trustees – Present –Dennis Pearson, Terry Riley, and Kathy McCracken
Absent-Justin McLoud and Larry Gifford
Federal red tape causes harmful delays to water storage efforts in Northern Colorado
Congressman Ken Buck published an op-ed in the Colorado Statesman and released a video Friday to highlight the ways in which federal laws have exacerbated the water shortage issues experienced in northern Colorado. He specifically highlights the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP), an effort to increase water storage in northern Colorado through the creation of a new reservoir.
If you have ever escaped from blazing hot sun in a shady spot under a tree, you know how these natural air conditioners can make you feel more comfortable. A mature shade tree can block up to 90 percent of solar radiation, which could translate to a significant reduction in your home cooling cost. A Pennsylvania study found that air conditioning needs could be reduced by up to 75 percent by shading a house with trees!
Click It or Ticket Runs July 18-24
Seat belt usage rates for Colorado rural communities are some of the lowest in the state. In fact, according to a 2015 CDOT survey, three of the five lowest counties for seat belt use in Colorado are rural — Baca (67.1 percent), Delta (70.8 percent) and Montrose (75.5 percent).
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper ordered flags remain lowered at half-staff to honor the victims of the attack in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and as proclaimed by President Barack Obama. Flags should remain lowered until sunset on Friday, July 22, 2016.
Flags were ordered to be lowered on July 15 in honor of the victims of the attack in Nice, France.
The full text of the president’s proclamation:
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
