By Slim Randles

When the young woman walked into the Mule Barn truck stop alone, it caused a few heads to turn. Not only was she very pretty, but she was alone, and that seldom happens in the Barn. Young women usually either come in as part of a family, or they are escorted by a young man.

“Now she’s a looker, boys,” said Herb. “Maybe she’s meeting someone here.”

The guys nodded. Dud turned his head slightly so his grin was hidden.

“Don’t remember seeing her around,” Steve said, twitching his moustache.

By Pastor Rich Z

A TRUSTED EMPLOYEE

“Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him...” Proverbs 25:13

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE  PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF TWO CELLULAR TOWERS & A POLE INSTALLATION IN KIOWA COUNTY

BY NE COLORADO CELLULAR, INC. D.B.A. VIAERO WIRELESS

(BPT) - Come tax time, many people work to locate tax breaks. While this is always a smart financial move, a little-known way to help build your net worth is to keep taxes top of mind throughout the entire year. 

Reducing taxes means you keep more of what you earn, according to Nick Holeman, a financial planning expert at Betterment.com.

Lathrop State Park and campground remain open, but due to a week-old power outage, it is far from business as usual at Colorado’s first state park.

A vicious wind storm overnight on March 23-24 blew down nine power poles serving the park west of Walsenburg.

When you drive on any road or highway, there’s one thing you’re almost certain to see — distracted drivers. According to a recent survey of Colorado drivers, cell phone use behind the wheel is an ongoing threat in our state, with 22 percent admitting to reading a message while driving. Beyond messaging, 64 percent had selected entertainment on a mobile device and 33 percent had talked on a hand-held phone.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers to Meridian Medical Technologies’ voluntary recall of 13 lots of Mylan’s EpiPen and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine injection) Auto-Injector products used for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. This recall is due to the potential that these devices may contain a defective part that may result in the devices’ failure to activate.

By Chris Sorensen

Thanks to recent snow and rain in eastern Colorado – and even brief blizzard conditions in the central part of the state, drought conditions have improved in the state.

By Eads USDA Service Center Staff

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: