Did you know that the Coyote is our country’s second largest canine? Often misunderstood, the coyote has profound impact on our everyday lives. Join the Rocky Mountain Conservancy on March 25 for the Coyotes: The Song Dogs of the West class, taught by Jared Gricoskie, to learn about those impacts and why the coyote is one of the most common predators in the United States.
Coloradans can purchase a 2017 fishing license starting March 15 through Colorado Parks and Wildlife. An annual license is good starting April 1, 2017 through March 30, 2018. CPW provides a range of options for anglers from the annual fishing license to the one-day fishing license as well as educational opportunities for those new to angling.
By Shawn Gillette
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site (NHS) hosted 6,847 visitors in 2016, almost one thousand visitors more than the previous year. Visitation to the park has been increasing annually since 2011.
By Sharon Scott
Congratulations to the Holly boys basketball team on winning Championship at the State Tournament; the Cheyenne Wells boys basketball team on winning 2nd place; the Kit Carson girls basketball team on winning Championship and the Kit Carson boys basket ball team on winning 3rd place. All of you should be very proud of your accomplishments and representing our area so well.
Evan and Jen Hopkins and children went to Woodston, KS this past weekend to visit family and friends.
Note: March 12 through 18 is Flood and Wildfire Safety Week in Colorado. This is the fourth article in a series on safety and preparedness. See Tuesday’s article here
Flash floods are no strangers to Colorado. Since the year 1900, nearly 300 people have been killed in flash floods across the Centennial State.
by Kristin Lubbers
Earlier this month, middle school girls from Lamar, Granada, Holly, Wiley, McClave, Eads, Campo, and Pritchett schools attended the Girls in the Middle Conference held at Lamar Community College. The day was packed with fun-filled activities related to career exploration, following a Survivor theme.
The conference began with a welcome by Dr. Linda Lujan, Lamar Community College President, followed by keynote speaker, Lauren Jones.
Note: March 12 through 18 is Flood and Wildfire Safety Week in Colorado. This is the third article in a series on safety and preparedness. See Monday’s article here.
Today’s topic during this Flood Safety and Wildfire Awareness Week is flooding which develops in the time frame of longer than 6 hours to several days.
There have been some notable floods across the Centennial State:
In early June of 1921, a flood along the Arkansas River devastated the City of Pueblo. Scores of drownings occurred.
KIOWA COUNTY
COMMISSIONER MEETING
MARCH 14, 2017 MEETING DATE
APPOINTMENTS:
By Doris Lessenden
“God makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous.” Matthew 5:45
State Basketball was on the minds of many folk last week-end. Our Lady Eagles played three days in the State meet. Our neighbors, the Kit Carson Girls are the State Champions as well as the Holly boys are the Champions. The Kit Carson Boys team won over Fleming Saturday for third place.
The Lamar girls are also State Champions. They are coached by Erik Melgosa an Eads graduate.
