The Federal grazing fee for 2018 will be $1.41 per animal unit month (AUM) for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.41 per head month (HM) for lands managed by the USDA Forest Service.  The 2017 public land grazing fee was $1.87.

ATTENTION

KIOWA COUNTY RESIDENTS

BEFORE CONDUCTING ANY CONTROLLED BURNS YOU MUST APPLY FOR A BURN PERMIT AT THE KIOWA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.  FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 719-438-5810.

ONCE A PERMIT IS ACQUIRED AND PRIOR TO EACH PERMITTED BURN YOU MUST NOTIFY THE KIOWA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AT 719-438-5411.

As the 2018 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season.

Highway underpasses and overpasses built for wildlife are significantly reducing the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions on roadways throughout Colorado. Recent work in southwest Colorado is helping to make even more roads safer in this corner of the state.

An earthquake measuring 2.2 on the Richter Scale struck near Greeley mid-morning Friday.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake occurred shortly after 10:00 a.m., and was centered about six miles east of the city at a depth of nearly four miles. No one reported feeling the minor quake, and no damages or injuries have been reported.

Since the first of year, Colorado has experienced five earthquakes measuring 2.0 or greater.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

The County Line Rivals made their first appearance at the Stratton Wrestling Tournament that was held this last weekend in Stratton.  The team scored a total of 128 points, which was good enough for a 3^rd place team finish.  Lamar would win the day getting 195 points and Yuma came in second with 138 points.  Trevor Randel, Jaime Ibarra, and Ken Cox would all be 1^st place medalists; Dawson Roesch would be a 2^nd placer finisher; A.J.

2018 Election Information: Deadline: Monday February 5, 2018

Monday February 5, 2018: Last day to update your voter registration address to participate in the March 6th party  precinct caucuses. (Must be a resident of the precinct for 30 days and registered to vote no later than 29 days before the  precinct caucus)

Please keep your voter registration record up to date.