An earthquake measuring 2.2 on the Richter Scale struck near Greeley mid-morning Friday.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake occurred shortly after 10:00 a.m., and was centered about six miles east of the city at a depth of nearly four miles. No one reported feeling the minor quake, and no damages or injuries have been reported.

Since the first of year, Colorado has experienced five earthquakes measuring 2.0 or greater.

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The County Line Rivals made their first appearance at the Stratton Wrestling Tournament that was held this last weekend in Stratton.  The team scored a total of 128 points, which was good enough for a 3^rd place team finish.  Lamar would win the day getting 195 points and Yuma came in second with 138 points.  Trevor Randel, Jaime Ibarra, and Ken Cox would all be 1^st place medalists; Dawson Roesch would be a 2^nd placer finisher; A.J.

2018 Election Information: Deadline: Monday February 5, 2018

Monday February 5, 2018: Last day to update your voter registration address to participate in the March 6th party  precinct caucuses. (Must be a resident of the precinct for 30 days and registered to vote no later than 29 days before the  precinct caucus)

Please keep your voter registration record up to date.

Claudette Williams

(May 2, 1939 - January 30, 2018)

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Eads. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar.

Mrs. Williams passed away unexpectedly at the Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

            2017 has been an exciting year with many positive changes in the Kiowa County Extension Office.  Jeramy McNeely began as the new Extension Agent on January 3, 2017 and brought with him a depth of experience and lots of enthusiasm. 

Breakfast

February 5: No school

February 6: Hash browns, sausage, toast, orange juice, milk, fruit

February 7: Scrambled eggs, ham, muffin, apple juice, milk, fruit

February 8: French toast, grape juice, milk, fruit

Lunch

February 5: No School

February 6: Ham chef salad, corn, strawberries, milk, fruit and salad bar

This week at Lamar Theatre

Held Over

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle; stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black; 6:45 p.m. daily

Starts Friday

Insidious: The Last Key, 9:00 p.m. daily

Coming Soon

The Greatest Showman

Paddington 2

As fields and reservoirs are turning white with the arrival of roosting waterfowl during their traditional winter migration, plans are well underway for the annual celebration known as the High Plains Snow Goose Festival scheduled February 8-11.

In its 16th year, the festival attracts families, bird watchers and a variety of outdoor enthusiasts to see the Arctic geese as they arrive at their winter roosts along the Western Central Flyway that includes Colorado, New Mexico and the Texas panhandle.