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Image Report: NM's public lands protections weakened by Project 2025 Supporters of the administration's efforts have maintained that environmental reviews often take years, slowing down projects. Image Boebert wins delegate vote as Colorado Republicans gather for assembly U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert nabbed the top spot on the Republican primary ballot for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District. Crime, Court & Law Image Colorado bill would let citizens sue immigration officers The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that would allow citizens to sue federal immigration officers over constitutional violations. Image Three finalists named to become new Colorado Supreme Court justice A state commission this week named three finalists to replace former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart, who retired in January. 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Image Colorado government grows despite Taxpayer's Bill of Rights Colorado’s state government has grown beyond the restraints placed on it by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, a recent report says.
Image Colorado bill would let citizens sue immigration officers The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that would allow citizens to sue federal immigration officers over constitutional violations.
Image Three finalists named to become new Colorado Supreme Court justice A state commission this week named three finalists to replace former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart, who retired in January.
Image As school cellphone bans gain in popularity, lawmakers say it’s time to go bell-to-bell Colorado schools must adopt cellphone policy by July.
Image Colorado bill says gun barrel purchases to be made at dealers A new bill introduced in Colorado would require gun barrel purchases to be made in-person at a firearm dealer.
Image Colorado Democrats advance bill to allow individuals to sue ICE agents Trio of immigration-related bills announced ahead of committee hearing.
Image These are the states where incomes grew the most, least in recent decades Household incomes have grown in nearly every state over the past 50 years.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 6, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - February 6, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - February 5, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image Daily Audio Newscast - February 5, 2026 Daily audio newscast with stories from across the United States and around the world.
Image USDA Update – February 7, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Eads School lunch menus - February 9-13, 2026 February 9-13, 2026, lunch menus for Eads schools in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - February 9-13, 2026 February 9-13, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Eads School Calendar - February 7-27, 2026 Eads school calendar in Kiowa County, Colorado, for February 7-27, 2026.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - February 9-14, 2026 February 9-14, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Obituary - Timothy J. Hier Obituary for Timothy J. Hier of Kiowa County, Colorado, formerly of Nebraska.
Image Birthdays and Anniversaries - February 9-15, 2026 Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in Kiowa County.
Image Kit Carson School Calendar - February 7-27, 2027 Kit Carson school calendar in Cheyenne County, Colorado, for February 7-27, 2026
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - February 9-14, 2026 February 9-14, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - February 9-13, 2026 February 9-13, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - February 9-12, 2026 Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus for February 9-12, 2026.
Image USDA Update – February 7, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Commentary - The impossible is possible in Lauren Boebert’s district Of Colorado’s eight congressional districts, none is more reliably conservative than the one that covers that vast Eastern Plains.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball scores - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, girls basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball scores - January 26-31, 2026 January 26-31, 2026, boys basketball scores for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Keeping Colorado’s coal plants projected to be costly for ratepayers Clean air advocates are pushing back against the Trump administration’s move to force utility companies to keep operating coal-fired power plants.
Image Colorado jobless rate falls again, ranks 23rd nationally Colorado’s unemployment rate has dropped again, following the trend of previous months.
Image North Dakota farmers not set up for success in 2026 North Dakota’s farmers are looking for higher profits but things may get worse before they get better.
Image Utah beef prices reached a record high in 2025, report says Utah farmers saw record-high beef prices this year, but the benefits for the ranchers are likely short-term.
Image Commentary - The impossible is possible in Lauren Boebert’s district Of Colorado’s eight congressional districts, none is more reliably conservative than the one that covers that vast Eastern Plains.
Image Colorado’s progressive primary challengers trail far behind incumbents in fundraising Senator Hickenlooper, Representative DeGette raise far more than other Democrats running against them.
Image Ballot measure would require notice from Colorado law enforcement to immigration authorities Colorado voters in November will decide if law enforcement in the state should be required to work with federal immigration authorities.
Image Letter: Kiowa County Sheriff Bryan Williams seeks re-election Letter: Kiowa County Sheriff Bryan Williams seeks re-election
Image Colorado government grows despite Taxpayer's Bill of Rights Colorado’s state government has grown beyond the restraints placed on it by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, a recent report says.
Image Curious Kids: Is the whole universe just a simulation? Could the Earth and everything on it – and even the whole universe – be a simulation running on a giant computer?
Image EarthTalk - How are bat species doing these days? If you enjoy money, tequila and saving the planet, you should also be asking this question.
Image These are the states where incomes grew the most, least in recent decades Household incomes have grown in nearly every state over the past 50 years.
Image Movie Review - Send Help Critic Bob Garver looks at "Send Help." Does it have him sending out an SOS?
Image Movie Review - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Critic Bob Garver looks at "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Was it worth the wait?
Image Movie Review - Primate Critic Bob Garver looks at "Primate." Does he go ape for it, or did it drive him bananas?
Image USDA Update – February 7, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image Workers vote to authorize strike at Colorado’s JBS meatpacking plant Members of the union representing 3,800 workers at the JBS meatpacking facility in Greeley have authorized a strike
Image USDA Update – January 31, 2026 Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Image South Dakota lawmakers take another look at CAFO fees A South Dakota legislative panel has advanced a bill to the House floor that calls on the state to again adjust license fees
Image Colorado government grows despite Taxpayer's Bill of Rights Colorado’s state government has grown beyond the restraints placed on it by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, a recent report says.
Image Commentary - The impossible is possible in Lauren Boebert’s district Of Colorado’s eight congressional districts, none is more reliably conservative than the one that covers that vast Eastern Plains.
Image Report: NM's public lands protections weakened by Project 2025 Supporters of the administration's efforts have maintained that environmental reviews often take years, slowing down projects.
Image Boebert wins delegate vote as Colorado Republicans gather for assembly U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert nabbed the top spot on the Republican primary ballot for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District.
Image Colorado bill would let citizens sue immigration officers The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that would allow citizens to sue federal immigration officers over constitutional violations.
Image Three finalists named to become new Colorado Supreme Court justice A state commission this week named three finalists to replace former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart, who retired in January.
Image Utah Legislature passes bill to expand Utah Supreme Court, add 5 more lower court judges A bill to expand the Utah Supreme Court from five justices to seven has won final legislative approval from the Utah Legislature.
Image Crime rates fell across US cities in 2025 Crime continued to decline in 2025, with homicides down 21 percent from 2024 and 44 percent from a peak in 2021.
Image EarthTalk - How are bat species doing these days? If you enjoy money, tequila and saving the planet, you should also be asking this question.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Cómo están las especies de murciélagos hoy en día? Si te gusta el dinero, el tequila y salvar el planeta, también deberías hacerte esta pregunta.
Image Kiowa County weather recap - February 4, 2026 Weather conditions in Kiowa County, Colorado, for the seven days ending February 4, 2026.
Image EarthTalk - How are groundwater levels there holding up? Groundwater levels are the level of the water table below underground aquifers and are crucial to water security.
Image These are the states where incomes grew the most, least in recent decades Household incomes have grown in nearly every state over the past 50 years.
Image Workers vote to authorize strike at Colorado’s JBS meatpacking plant Members of the union representing 3,800 workers at the JBS meatpacking facility in Greeley have authorized a strike
Image Colorado’s progressive primary challengers trail far behind incumbents in fundraising Senator Hickenlooper, Representative DeGette raise far more than other Democrats running against them.
Image South Dakota targets cryptocurrency kiosk scams with new bill South Dakota is the latest state fighting back against scammers who use cryptocurrency kiosks to steal money.
Image Cooking at Home - Dirty Rice Dirty rice is a flavorful way to spice up your main dishes. It is also a good way to serve leftovers; cooked chicken or ham can be used in place of ground beef.
Image Cooking at Home - Grandma's Stuffing This stuffing has lots of crunch and flavor from the apples, celery, and onions. Whole wheat bread gives this recipe a boost of whole grains.
Image Cooking at Home - Lentil Stew Lentils are full of protein, fiber, and nutrients like iron; have a great taste; and cook faster than dried beans.
Image Cooking at Home - Cuban Beans and Rice Vinegar, oregano, garlic, and onions kick up the flavor in this classic rice and bean recipe.
Image Curious Kids: Is the whole universe just a simulation? Could the Earth and everything on it – and even the whole universe – be a simulation running on a giant computer?
Image Southeast Colorado boys high school basketball schedule - February 9-13, 2026 February 9-13, 2026, boys basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image Southeast Colorado girls high school basketball schedule - February 9-14, 2026 February 9-14, 2026, girls basketball schedules for southeast Colorado high school teams.
Image As school cellphone bans gain in popularity, lawmakers say it’s time to go bell-to-bell Colorado schools must adopt cellphone policy by July.
Image EarthTalk - How are bat species doing these days? If you enjoy money, tequila and saving the planet, you should also be asking this question.
Image EarthTalk - ¿Cómo están las especies de murciélagos hoy en día? Si te gusta el dinero, el tequila y salvar el planeta, también deberías hacerte esta pregunta.
Image Report: NM's public lands protections weakened by Project 2025 Supporters of the administration's efforts have maintained that environmental reviews often take years, slowing down projects.
Image Movie Review - Send Help Critic Bob Garver looks at "Send Help." Does it have him sending out an SOS?
Image Curious Kids: Is the whole universe just a simulation? Could the Earth and everything on it – and even the whole universe – be a simulation running on a giant computer?
Image Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall, but not enough to turn a dry and warm winter around Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall, but not enough to turn a dry
Image Curious Kids: Where do seashells come from? Seashells are so plentiful that you may sometimes take them for granted.
Image Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone "We’re seeing more AI-related products and advancements in a single day than we saw in a single year a decade ago."
