• All School Reunion meeting, Sunday, June 11, at 2:00 P.M., at Kiowa County Abstract Company

As grass is greening and days are getting warmer, farmers’ markets are popping up across the state.  The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s 33^rd annual Colorado Farm Fresh Directory helps consumers find farmers’ markets, roadside stands, u-picks, wineries and agritourism activities. 

“If you are looking for local foods, Farm Fresh is the perfect guide,” said Wendy White, marketing specialist for the Colorado Department of Agriculture. “We hope the publication helps connect consumers with local producers.”

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting anglers of all ages, novice or expert, to begin planning now for the Elkhead Reservoir Fishing Classic, June 24-July 2. The week-long fishing tournament at Elkhead Reservoir State Park near Craig offers great fun, great fishing and big cash prizes.

Livestock brands are vital to protecting Colorado’s livestock industry and are an important part of the state’s history and culture.  The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Brand Inspection Division reminds brand owners that the brand assessment payment must be received in the Brand Office by 5p.m. on June 30, 2017, to avoid payment of a $25 late fee.  A timely postmark will not suffice; payment must be physically received in the office by 5p.m. on June 30, 2017. 

For the first time in nearly 40 years, a new source of water is flowing into the fish and wildlife conservation pool in John Martin Reservoir. That pool, which has historically been minimally maintained through the purchase of Colorado River water, is intended to provide a permanent pool of water to protect the reservoir’s world-class fishery.

Thunderstorms in Kiowa County and across eastern Colorado Tuesday produced as much as three inches of rain, causing flooding in some areas. Baca, Bent, Kiowa, Las Animas, Otero and Prowers counties were under flood advisories until late evening.

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Hastings College has announced the Dean’s List for its spring 2017 semester. For the semester, 422 students from 18 states and 4 countries were named to the Dean’s List, with 261 students achieving a 4.0 grade point average.

To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 to 4.0 scale and be registered for full-time coursework.

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Lucas Lingreen

Hi, 

I am writing to all of you to inform you that I won't be writing any news articles over the summer.  If you want me back in the fall, I can probably handle it then.  If you can find someone to do it this summer and they want to continue with it, feel free to do that. 

I have really enjoyed writing the article, but am feeling overwhelmed at this point and I have to cut back on some things. 

Thank You,

Sharon

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