Allows for Transfer of Certain Conservation Reserve Program Land to New Farmers; Provides Priority Enrollment in Working Lands Conservation Programs

For most of us, the new year marks a time for reflection and growth — not the beginning of a series of penalties levied because of a DUI arrest. From December 30 through January 3, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law enforcement agencies will increase DUI enforcement to arrest impaired drivers during New Year’s celebrations. This year, 107 agencies statewide will participate in the crackdown.

By Chris Sorensen

Nearly one-third of Colorado has seen drought conditions lifted over the past week.

LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program) runs from November 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017. You may only apply and be approved one time in this period. Contact Ashlynn Miner at Kiowa County Social Services (438-5541) for more information

New video series, landing page, and resources guide Americans towards a healthier eating style

Garett Walker of Sheridan Lake, Colorado, has been named to the Dean's Honor at Kansas Wesleyan University for the 2016 fall semester. One hundred and seventy-nine Kansas Wesleyan University students were named to the Dean's Honor Roll for the Fall 2016 semester. Full-time students with a semester grade point average of 3.25-3.74 and no incompletes are listed on the Dean's Honor Roll at the end of each semester.

Thank you to the Kiowa County Press and Plains Network Services for the awesome flat screen TV I won in your holiday drawing.

I am thrilled to have won it! What a great gift!

Thanks again,

Lauretta Brown