By Chris Sorensen

With drought conditions continuing to improve, chances for rain appear throughout the week to help continue the trend.

15 Years Ago

April 19, 2002

• USDA Update-Rod Johnson: Kiowa County for the first time with at least part of the county in Stage D2 severe Drought. There is just 2 categories beyond D2. D3 Extreme & D4 Exceptional drought

25 Years Ago

April 16, 1992

• Recall election for four Kiowa County RE-1 school board members set for Tuesday April 21.

The nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something" public awareness campaign was created to raise public awareness of indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, and to emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper local law enforcement authorities.

By Slim Randles

My first wife came from a ranching family ‘way back up in the hills of California and had a cousin, Ted, who was a hounddog man.

I talked my way into hunting with him, of course.

All went well until we were on the way home and a badger ran across the road and dove into a large culvert pipe.

“Oh wow!” said Ted, “Let’s get him!
He released most of the hounds and they plugged the culvert pipe at both ends with bawling insults. In the dead center of the pipe was a snarling badger.

By Pastor Rich Z

A PROMISE

“...those who seek me (wisdom) will find me.” Proverbs 8:17

Kenneth W. Robertson

September 30, 1939 – April 18, 2017

Kenneth W. Robertson passed away April 18, 2017, in Scottsdale, Arizona following a 10-year battle with COPD. 

Born September 30, 1939, in Ordway, Colorado, to the late, Beverly and Ula (Rush) Robertson.  He spent his childhood years on the family ranch north of Arlington, CO.  He attended schools in Arlington and Ordway.

By Chris Sorensen

Northwest Colorado has been struck by the second earthquake in just over two days.

The first quake occurred at 3:45 a.m. Thursday and was centered 22 miles northwest of Craig in Moffat County. The quake registered 3.9 on the Richter Scale and occurred three miles beneath the surface according the United States Geological Survey. Three people reported feeling the quake.

April 16-22 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Colorado. We will be brining you a series of tips each day so you can be prepared for the weather ahead. Friday’s article is available here. NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio is another great way to monitor the weather and receive warnings.

By Kristin Lubbers

Lamar Community College will hold its annual Nurse Pinning Friday, May 5.  The ceremony will start 10:00 a.m. in the Wellness Center. 

LCC will pin 31 from the Level I (Practical Nursing) and 23 from the Level II (Associate Degree in Nursing/Registered Nurse) programs.  Two graduating students, Acacia Truitt and Tamela Williams, have been selected by their classmates to speak at the event.

by Kristin Lubbers

The 78^th annual Lamar Community College commencement ceremony will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, May 6, at the LCC Wellness Center.  Over 200 degree or certificate-seeking students are eligible to walk in commencement, including fall 2016 graduates as well as spring and summer 2017 candidates for graduation. 

No tickets are required for admittance.