As heroin use continues to climb in Colorado and across the country, a recently formed multi-agency work group has released a report providing a detailed look at usage, overdose and treatment data.

As cleanup and repairs conclude from a devastating windstorm last month at Lake Pueblo State Park, officials have announced the reopening of the North Shore Marina and boat ramp, effective April 7.

A week later, on April 14, additional campgrounds at the park will reopen and campers will find that a major upgrade of park electrical infrastructure has improved electrical service by spreading 50-amp service to all modern campsites in the park.

First, more on the aftermath of the March 23-24 storm:

By Chris Sorensen

A series of spring storms which provided much-needed moisture to eastern Colorado has reached and end for now, replaced with a week of generally warm temperatures and a slight chance of thundershowers Tuesday.

• Fun Tote Program now is a great time!  The program is designed for ages 0 to 8 years old.  The totes are available for check out at the Kiowa County Library.

• Eads Driver’s License Schedule Renewal’s Only April -18-19-25-26

• Kiowa County Clerk’s Office will be closed April 11 @3pm, April12 & 13 for Training; April 14 Good Friday

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has ordered flags to be flown half-staff on all public buildings statewide beginning immediately until sunset, on the day of interment, in honor of John Glenn, and as proclaimed by President Donald J Trump.

The full text of the president’s proclamation:

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release April 5,2017

IN HONOR OF JOHN GLENN

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Canyons & Plains of Southeast Colorado will be holding its regional meeting in Eads Thursday April 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cobblestone Inn meeting room.  The presentation will be about tourism in Kiowa County, including Jackson Pond and Sand Creek Massacre site.

(Family Features) Every day, Medicare fraud affects people with Medicare and their families across the U.S. – regardless of background – robbing them of hard-earned money and peace of mind.

53^rd Annual

Warren Mitchell Invitational Track Meet

Gaskill Field—Limon High School

April 8, 2017

Order of Events

Morning Session

Cheyenne Well Track Schedule Friday April 7, 2017

9:30 A.M. Coaches’ Meeting in Cafeteria
10:00 A.M. Field Event Preliminaries and Finals (9 advance to Finals)
Boys-Discus, Long Jump, High Jump
Girls-Shot Put, High Jump, Triple Jump

10:45 A.M. Running Events
Girls 800 M Medley Relay - Against Time
Girls 3200 M Relay - Against Time
Boys 3200 M Relay - Against Time
Girls 100 M Hurdles - Against Time
Boys110 M Hurdles - Against Time
Girls 100 M Dash - Against Time
Boys 100 M Dash - Against Time
– LUNCH BREAK