President Signs Gardner Bill to Name Pueblo VA Clinic After Colorado Veteran

Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) released the following statement after President Obama signed S. 3283, a bill Gardner introduced to name the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Pueblo after Private First Class (PFC) James Dunn, into law. The legislation was approved by the Senate with unanimous consent on July 14, 2016 and H.R. 5901, introduced by Rep.

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Photo of the Week

One of our most popular features from the past 15 years - a full-page color photo on the front of the Kiowa County Press showing various impressions of life in Kiowa County. While a limited number of copies continue to be printed and distributed each week at Kiowa Healthmart, COOP C-Store in Eads, Haswell Propane, and Thunderbird Petroleum, we wanted to bring this feature to our online readers as well.

Shown below - the front page of the October 7, 2016, Kiowa County Press - Sunset in Kiowa County. Photo by Chris Sorensen.

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Weekend Weather Outlook: Warm and Mostly Dry

By Chris Sorensen

Cooler days and evenings over the past week will be giving way to mostly warmer temperatures this weekend.

Friday will remain in the mid-60s, with an overnight low in the mid-30s. The warm up begins Saturday with a return of mid-70s and overnight lows in the mid-40s. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening.

Monday and Tuesday will see a return to the low 80s before a dip to the mid-70s Wednesday. Showers will be possible in the early morning hours Wednesday.

High temperatures will return to near 80 Thursday.

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Hunters Urged to Be Extra Careful During the Rifle Season

As the big game hunting season continues Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds hunters to be careful in all aspects of their hunting adventures. While few hunters are injured from firearm accidents, other activities in the field can cause problems.

Recently, a hunter in the Gunnison area died from carbon monoxide poisoning after going to sleep with gas lanterns burning in his tent. The man only brought blankets which were not adequate for cold nights in the high country. A report on the incident stated that he used the lanterns in an attempt to stay warm.

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