Agricultural producers in Colorado who are interested in identifying ways to conserve energy on their farm, or who want to implement conservation practices recommended in an energy audit such as irrigation water management, lighting system improvements, or residue and tillage management are encouraged to apply for the second round of 2016 funding available thru USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) on-farm energy initiative.  Applications MUST be received by Friday, July 15, 2016.

By Chris Sorensen

A tornado warning was issued around 2:30 a.m. Friday for portions of south central Kiowa and northwest Prowers County.

Radar indicated a storm capable of producing large hail and tornadoes seven miles southeast of Queens reservoirs.

The warning expired about 30 minutes later, and no reports of damage had been received.

Arkansas Headwaters

Arkansas Headwaters

By Doris Lessenden

Take Heart:   Heaven’s delights will far outweigh earth’s difficulties.  John 16: 33  “In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart, I have overcome the world”

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is hosting public hearings in the counties of: Pueblo, Otero, Bent, and Prowers to provide the public opportunities to comment on the US 50 Corridor East Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Study (EIS). The project recommends improvements on US 50, extending from Pueblo to the Kansas state line.

On June 10, 2016 a notice that the draft document was made available was published in the Federal Register informing the public that a 45-day public comment period.

By Sharon Scott

Hope everyone had a safe and fun 4th of July. Normally we are deep into harvest on the 4th, but the rains have brought the harvest to a standstill. The moisture is great, but the farmers would rather it held off until harvest was over.

Recently, Jim and MaryAnn Richardson traveled to Oklahoma to visit Jim's brother Bob and wife Betty; grandson Josh Richardson and family, where they met their new great-granddaughter for the first time; son David and wife Linda and MaryAnn's brother, Dr. John Christiansen and wife Kay.

(As transcribed by the U.S. National Archives and Records Administation)

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.

The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,

Water safety is as important as ever! In many cases drowning can be easily prevented if just a few simple safety tips were followed.