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Estas luces se ven principalmente desde zonas de gran latitud cercanas al Ártico y se producen cuando el Sol libera partículas cargadas durante los vientos solares. Image New work rules could deny food stamps to thousands of veterans Each month, nearly 42 million people receive SNAP benefits to help supplement their grocery budgets. Image Indigenous health providers share hopes, concerns about Medicaid covering traditional healing The effort to secure coverage for traditional healing services for Indigenous peoples across Arizona started over 10 years ago. Image Report: Colorado unprepared for rising costs for seniors The number of Coloradans aged 65 and older is projected to grow by 30 percent over the next decade. Movie Reviews Image Movie Review - The Bad Guys 2 Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Bad Guys 2." Does it match the 2022 original? Image Movie Review - The Fantastic Four: First Steps Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." 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Image Report: Colorado unprepared for rising costs for seniors The number of Coloradans aged 65 and older is projected to grow by 30 percent over the next decade. Image Report: Colorado is one of the costliest states for car insurance The state is the seventh costliest, despite rates remaining steady in the first part of 2025. Image Republican megalaw helps earners with high and middle incomes, hurts poorest, CBO says About 10 million people, mostly Medicaid recipients, will lose access to health insurance. Food & Recipes Image Cooking at Home - Cream of Broccoli Soup This creamy soup makes a perfect lunch or dinner. Keep it healthy using fat-free milk and fresh or frozen broccoli. Image Cooking at Home - Peppers Stuffed with Rice and Beans These simple stuffed peppers are fun and flavorful. Use yellow, red, green, and orange peppers for a colorful dish. Image Cooking at Home - Garden Pan Bread The bananas make this bread moist and add extra flavor. 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Outdoors & Entertainment Image Arizona veterans group calls for clean energy, public lands protection A coalition is pushing for a more secure energy future by calling for investment in cleaner sources of power. Image Judge: Fish and Wildlife Service wrongly disqualified gray wolves from federal protections A federal court judge has ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service violated the Endangered Species Act. Image Outdoor sporting groups appeal federal court ruling on gray wolf protections A coalition of outdoor sporting groups intend to appeal the decision of a federal judge in Montana made earlier this week. Image Home Country – Plain language Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles. The Conversation Academics and journalism meet to explore interesting topics. Image Cuts to terrorism prevention departments could leave Americans exposed The dismantling of the country’s terrorism and extremism prevention programs began in February 2025. 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Image Report: Colorado is one of the costliest states for car insurance The state is the seventh costliest, despite rates remaining steady in the first part of 2025.
Image Lee Fire becomes 5th largest in Colorado history as Oak Fire burns to the south The Lee Fire near the town of Meeker in Rio Blanco County has grown to be the fifth-largest wildfire in state history.
Image Colorado funds EV charger program, despite federal funding cuts olorado plans to invest $5 million into its EV charging network, despite federal funding cuts.
Image Colorado’s safety-net health centers join 60th birthday celebration It’s been 60 years since President Lyndon Johnson launched the nation’s first safety-net medical facilities.
Image Top articles for the week ending August 9, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 9, 2025.
Image Mesa County sues Colorado over immigration enforcement law Mesa County is suing Colorado over a law that limits the type of information local law enforcement can share with federal immigration authorities.
Image Indigenous health providers share hopes, concerns about Medicaid covering traditional healing The effort to secure coverage for traditional healing services for Indigenous peoples across Arizona started over 10 years ago.
Image New work rules could deny food stamps to thousands of veterans Each month, nearly 42 million people receive SNAP benefits to help supplement their grocery budgets.
Image With more self-driving cars on the road, states put more rules in place Self-driving vehicle technology continues to advance, prompting a wave of liability and safety regulations from state lawmakers.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - August 13, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - August 12, 2025 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Republican megalaw helps earners with high and middle incomes, hurts poorest, CBO says About 10 million people, mostly Medicaid recipients, will lose access to health insurance.
Image About Town – August 11, 2025 Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - August 13, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending August 13, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending August 9, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 9, 2025.
Image Kiowa County Sheriff’s Report July 2025 Monthly report from the Kiowa County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office for May 2025.
Image Pages from the Past - From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press - August 10, 2025 From the 138-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending August 9, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 9, 2025.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending August 9, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 9, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending August 9, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 9, 2025.
Image Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending August 2, 2025 Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 2, 2025.
Image Top articles for the week ending August 2, 2025 Top articles from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for the week ending August 2, 2025.
Image Your Story: In the Beginning – Hammer Family History Part 28 Ernie Hammer is a long time Kiowa County Press contributor. This story is written by Ernie’s Aunt Liz, Elizabeth Katherine (Hammer) Smith Benatti.
Image Southeast Colorado events calendar - August 2-September 4, 2025 Events in southeast Colorado for July 2025.
Image Tariffs have no negative impact on Colorado car sales - so far A recent report on the automotive industry found that tariffs have not yet had an impact on car sales in Colorado.
Image Colorado unemployment drops slightly, 10th highest in U.S. Unemployment in Colorado dropped by 0.1 percent from May to 4.7 percent, ranking the state’s unemployment 10th highest in the nation.
Image Inflation outpaces median income in Southwestern states The BEA released statistics looking specifically at how disposable personal income is distributed across households in each state.
Image Rural Alaska village banks on alternative energy as economic driver Kotlik, a Yupik native village nestled on the banks of the Yukon River is using alternative energy as an economic driver.
Image Colorado House lawmaker files campaign finance complaint against Republican colleague A Republican state House member has filed a campaign finance complaint against a colleague.
Image Ballot initiative proposed to eliminate Idaho’s 6 percent sales tax on food After failing to advance legislation to eliminate the sales tax on groceries, an effort has launched to make the change via voter ballot initiative.
Image State, National Republican groups join lawsuit over Montana election laws The motion to intervene said the lawsuit would “impact the Republican Party’s distinct interests in an efficient and reliable 2026 election that voters trust.”
Image Department of Justice plans to ask all states for detailed voting info U.S. Department of Justice officials say the department will seek voting and election information from all 50 states.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Es cierto que las auroras boreales serán más intensas en los próximos 50 años? Estas luces se ven principalmente desde zonas de gran latitud cercanas al Ártico y se producen cuando el Sol libera partículas cargadas durante los vientos solares.
Image New work rules could deny food stamps to thousands of veterans Each month, nearly 42 million people receive SNAP benefits to help supplement their grocery budgets.
Image Indigenous health providers share hopes, concerns about Medicaid covering traditional healing The effort to secure coverage for traditional healing services for Indigenous peoples across Arizona started over 10 years ago.
Image Report: Colorado unprepared for rising costs for seniors The number of Coloradans aged 65 and older is projected to grow by 30 percent over the next decade.
Image Movie Review - The Bad Guys 2 Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Bad Guys 2." Does it match the 2022 original?
Image Movie Review - The Fantastic Four: First Steps Critic Bob Garver looks at "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." Will those first steps be the last?
Image Movie Review - I Know What You Did Last Summer Critic Bob Garver looks at "I Know What You Did Last Summer." Will it be a hit this summer?
Image Movie Review - Superman Critic Bob Garver looks at the "Superman" reboot. Did he find any weaknesses?
Image Commentary: A paradigm shift on the Colorado River is the only way to confront the water crisis The Trump administration’s decision to withhold water funding benefits nobody and hurts everybody.
Image The well-lived life of John Stulp Colorado governors of the past and possibly the future gathered in Lamar to pay their respects. His last wishes were that the wheat harvest go on.
Image Push for more deportations could boost demand for foreign farmworkers with ‘guest worker’ visas Agricultural employers say they can’t find enough people to hire who can legally work – at least without higher wages and much-improved job requirements.
Image ‘Half-baked’ USDA relocation irritates members of both parties on US Senate Ag panel Senator Bennet supports plan that envisions workforce expansion in Fort Collins
Image With more self-driving cars on the road, states put more rules in place Self-driving vehicle technology continues to advance, prompting a wave of liability and safety regulations from state lawmakers.
Image Colorado House lawmaker files campaign finance complaint against Republican colleague A Republican state House member has filed a campaign finance complaint against a colleague.
Image Cuts to terrorism prevention departments could leave Americans exposed The dismantling of the country’s terrorism and extremism prevention programs began in February 2025.
Image Ballot measures face tougher road to qualification under Idaho resolution Idaho lawmakers are attempting to change the ballot initiative process again - this time with an amendment to the state Constitution.
Image Cuts to terrorism prevention departments could leave Americans exposed The dismantling of the country’s terrorism and extremism prevention programs began in February 2025.
Image Texas case could challenge telehealth abortion access nationwide Two lawsuits surrounding Texas’ abortion ban are testing the strength of what are known as shield laws.
Image Judge: Fish and Wildlife Service wrongly disqualified gray wolves from federal protections A federal court judge has ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service violated the Endangered Species Act.
Image Football and faith could return to the Supreme Court – this time, over loudspeakers With the start of another high school football season around the corner, a long-simmering dispute has heated up: prayers at games.
Image Arizona veterans group calls for clean energy, public lands protection A coalition is pushing for a more secure energy future by calling for investment in cleaner sources of power.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - August 13, 2025 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending August 13, 2025.
Image EarthTalk - Does exposure to air pollution cause ‘brain fog’? Exposure to air pollution has long been connected to respiratory and cardiovascular issues.
Image EarthTalk - ¿La exposición a la contaminación atmosférica provoca «niebla mental»? La exposición a la contaminación atmosférica se ha relacionado desde hace tiempo con problemas respiratorios y cardiovasculares.
Image South Texas grocers could be impacted by SNAP cuts In rural South Texas where grocery stores are scarce and poverty rates are high, SNAP benefits are not supplemental, they are essential.
Image Report: Colorado unprepared for rising costs for seniors The number of Coloradans aged 65 and older is projected to grow by 30 percent over the next decade.
Image Report: Colorado is one of the costliest states for car insurance The state is the seventh costliest, despite rates remaining steady in the first part of 2025.
Image Republican megalaw helps earners with high and middle incomes, hurts poorest, CBO says About 10 million people, mostly Medicaid recipients, will lose access to health insurance.
Image Cooking at Home - Cream of Broccoli Soup This creamy soup makes a perfect lunch or dinner. Keep it healthy using fat-free milk and fresh or frozen broccoli.
Image Cooking at Home - Peppers Stuffed with Rice and Beans These simple stuffed peppers are fun and flavorful. Use yellow, red, green, and orange peppers for a colorful dish.
Image Cooking at Home - Peanut Butter Bread For a peanut butter extravaganza, spread smooth or chunky peanut butter on top of a slice of this delicious bread! Top with banana or strawberry slices.
Image Curious Kids: Do you really need to read to learn? Whether reading a book or listening to a recording, the goal is the same: understanding.
Image How states are placing guardrails around AI in the absence of strong federal regulation U.S. state legislatures are where the action is for placing guardrails around artificial intelligence technologies.
Image Polis downplays many benefits of education, promotes corporate-backed job preparedness Colorado governor and U.S. Education secretary have a narrow view of ‘success’ in education.
Image Big cuts proposed for Western renewable energy labs, research The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory would lose a third of its funding, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado would lose more than half.
Image Arizona veterans group calls for clean energy, public lands protection A coalition is pushing for a more secure energy future by calling for investment in cleaner sources of power.
Image Judge: Fish and Wildlife Service wrongly disqualified gray wolves from federal protections A federal court judge has ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service violated the Endangered Species Act.
Image Outdoor sporting groups appeal federal court ruling on gray wolf protections A coalition of outdoor sporting groups intend to appeal the decision of a federal judge in Montana made earlier this week.
Image Home Country – Plain language Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Image Cuts to terrorism prevention departments could leave Americans exposed The dismantling of the country’s terrorism and extremism prevention programs began in February 2025.
Image 5 simple ways to spark real talk with kids Children who hesitate to ask or answer questions risk becoming adults with the same habits.
Image Football and faith could return to the Supreme Court – this time, over loudspeakers With the start of another high school football season around the corner, a long-simmering dispute has heated up: prayers at games.
Image Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia An April 2025 study found tantalizing evidence that the herpes zoster – or shingles – vaccine could lower the risk of dementia.
