The Labor Day weekend will be hot and dry across most of Colorado, though the eastern plains will see the first hint of fall Tuesday.

Eastern Colorado

An upper ridge building from the east Saturday will result in highs in the upper 80s to low 90s across eastern Colorado through the holiday Monday. Drier air will limit the potential for rain to mainly mountain areas where isolated afternoon and evening light rain is possible.

Northeast Colorado may see smoke in the air Saturday from fires in Montana.

Arkansas River Headwaters

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) reminds drivers to anticipate heavy traffic in many areas of the state due to the number of events and activities taking place over the Labor Day weekend.  

All CDOT construction projects will be suspended statewide by late Friday afternoon to reduce potential delays.  The only exception is for emergency operations.  Projects resume their regular schedule on Tuesday, September 5.

Safety first:

Planting season is right around the corner, and I just wanted to provide everyone with a brief reminder on the importance of planting date, variety selection and seed treatment in management of diseases.

Kristin Lubbers

This September 23, Lamar Community College will be offering a one-day, noncredit course for those interested in obtaining their CDL licensure.  The training will be held 8:00am to 6:00pm at the LCC Equine Center.

Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams is praying for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey, and he lauded Coloradans who  have donated to the relief efforts.

But Williams urged contributors to be mindful when making a donation.

Kiowa The Kiowa County Commissioner’s Regular meeting was called to order on August 10, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Richard Scott. Commissioner Oswald opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance were:

Richard Scott, Chairman

Cindy McLoud, Commissioner

Donald Oswald, Commissioner

Tina Adamson, County Administrator

The County Clerk, Delisa Weeks, was absent so the minutes were taken by the Administrator.

This week at Lamar Theatre

Starts Friday

Annabelle: Creation, 6:45 p.m. daily

Atomic Blonde, stars Charlize Theron, 8:50 p.m. daily

Coming Soon

Kidnap

Dark Tower

Hitman's Bodyguard