The United States Geological Survey has recorded the ninth earthquake of the year in the Rangely area.

A quake measuring 3.1 on the Richter Scale - updated from the original 3.0 estimate - was reported Tuesday. It occurred at 4:45 p.m. and was centered about three miles north of Rangley in Rio Blanco county. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 3.1 miles beneath the surface. Seven people have reported feeling the quake. No damage or injuries have been reported.

Saturday before last, the Plainview Community Club held their Christmas craft fair at the gym.  There were lots of vendors with goods for sale.  The sophomore class served lunch and it was a very enjoyable day.

A week ago Saturday, Linly and Sherrel Stum visited with Clint and Wilma Evans, former Towner residents.  They said to tell everyone hello for them.

Dear EarthTalk: I want to set a good environmental example with my gift-giving this holiday season. Any tips on how—or even better, what—to give greener?         -- Jane P., Bowie, MD

The holidays are a time for giving but it is also important to be conscious about spending your gift budget wisely to eliminate packaging waste, buy products that will last and patronize manufacturers and retailers known for social and environmental responsibility.

The Kiowa County Commissioners Special meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Scott on November 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Those in attendance were:

Richard Scott, Chairman of the Board

Cindy McLoud, Commissioner

Donald Oswald, Commissioner

Delisa Weeks, County Clerk

Tina Adamson, County Administrator

The calendar may say winter is nearly here, but Mother Nature continues to toss summer-like fire risks at the eastern plains of Colorado.

Election News:  

Important Dates for 2018 Elections:

It was a busy week for the County Line Rivals as they wrestled in Las Animas on Tuesday against the host team and Lamar JV and they traveled to Limon on Saturday for their annual tournament.  Competition is always tough in Limon and the team had to suffer a few lumps along the way.  There were 21 teams at the tournament and the County Line Rivals scored a total of 69 points which place them tied in 9^th place with Sedgwick County-Fleming.  Here are the results from Las Animas Tri Meet and the Limon Tournament.

Verse of a favorite hymn: “O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home.”

Death Notice – Daisy Duvall

(December 9, 1924 – December 7, 2017)

Funeral services for long time Cheyenne county resident Daisy C. Duvall will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 15, 2017, at the Cheyenne Wells Christian Church. Burial will follow at the Kit Carson cemetery in Kit Carson.

She was born December 9, 1924, in Oklahoma and departed this life December 7, 2017, at Cheyenne Manor in Cheyenne Wells.